80 sponge activities you can do in your elementary classroom to make every minute count.
I know I am not alone when I say that I struggle to sit through staff meetings without doodling on my paper, shifting in my seat, getting up to use the bathroom and occasionally whispering with my teacher friend next to me. Now, these are every other week, and only for an hour. Every time I leave, I […]
It’s the time of year when people are announcing their PhD acceptances. If you are psyched to be doing a PhD, yay you! I have some advice for things you can do to make it easier. If you are already into your program or even graduated and haven’t done these yet, it’s never too late to do them. But I wish I’d done all of them before beginning my PhD, so if you can do them ahead of time, I think it will go better for you.
Behavior charts that include goals, a rubric, and help facilitate student and parent involvement will work wonders in your classroom.
How do you stop students from blurting out in the classroom? Do you have some processes in place to curb blurting, but they're just not working for you
I have been starting my Christmas present happy fun time making. :) I thought I would share some of my new favorite things: book bags! I was going to ask if you wanted a tutorial, then when I was sitting...
30 youtube videos for elementary school counselors to use during class lessons.
I’m sure everyone tells you how important it is to train your paraprofessionals. If they don’t know how your classroom runs, have each students behavior plan memorized, and know their duties how can they be successful right? Well, having time to train paraprofessionals is often considered a luxury. We don’t have prep time, they don’t have […]
Hello! I’m Nicole from Teaching With Style and I’m so excited to be over here on Melissa’s new blog, Inspire Me, ASAP! Melissa has some amazing ideas and her units have come in handy MANY times! When I moved from 1st to 3rd a few years ago, my new team wasn’t as strong as my […]
80 sponge activities you can do in your elementary classroom to make every minute count.
If you're anything like me, you work hard to educate yourself on hemochromatosis and to "stay on top of it"- you get routine phlebotomies and you regularly test your iron levels. Even with treatment and awareness, controlling your iron levels can feel confusing. When I started learning about hemochromatosis, I stumbled across some info that caught me off guard. I discovered four activities I took part in all the time - potentially unhealthy activities for someone with hemochromatosis that I hadn't been paying attention to when I should have. Here are four activities you should watch out for when you have hereditary hemochromatosis - they might surprise you.
The most common mistake I see is #1 ... this is great advice for people teaching handwriting to kids in preschool and kindergarten. The tip about worksheets is so important. #handwriting #preschool #penmanship #kindergarten
Life has a way of rearing a big ugly boot and kicking you sometimes. To help you, here's 21 powerful Bible verses for when you're overwhelmed.
I LOVE my class this year. Diverse. Capable. Sweet. Unique. Enthusiastic. Energetic. Hard-working. Funny. Lovable. These are some of the words that come to mind when I think of my first graders. But one more word that also comes to mind is...chatty. Very chatty. We are a 'work in progress' with this. And thank goodness, we are continuing to improve each week. :-) Now, don't get me wrong, I believe a classroom should be FULL of rich, collaborative dialogue. Student discussion is vital, and our little guys need frequent opportunities to engage with peers and share their thoughts. I pride myself on having a dynamic, student-centered classroom that encourages this. To foster this kind of a climate, however, students also need to learn how to be effective listeners and independent workers. There are appropriate and inappropriate times for talking, and to get students to adhere to these boundaries, clear expectations must be set. Here are 12 ideas/strategies to try when working with a chatty class.
If you're feeling like you’ll lose your mind if you have to repeat yourself one more time. Here's how to get students to listen and follow directions the first time.
Many of us have settled into routines and feel comfortable with what we’re doing. But now we ask, how can I make rehearsal more interesting?
There are some times when some homeschooling parents should decide to quit homeschooling. If we're really going to be "Homeschoolers Helping Homeschoolers," then we also have to provide support for homeschoolers who are making the decision to quit.
This post may contain affiliate links.You know those days where you can’t find the activity that you want to do, and all you can find in your bag is some paper. I have no problem making any activity that I find therapeutic, so I pull out the paper and want to work on writing. Well...
So now you've got data. What do you do with it? You PLC! A PLC is a professional learning community. This is a group of faculty...
Open when letters for boyfriend / girlfriend / wife / husband, for your best friend, for your child, mom or dad, for ANYONE! PLUS an example letter that you can use as inspiration.
I’m sure everyone tells you how important it is to train your paraprofessionals. If they don’t know how your classroom runs, have each students behavior plan memorized, and know their duties how can they be successful right? Well, having time to train paraprofessionals is often considered a luxury. We don’t have prep time, they don’t have […]
80 sponge activities you can do in your elementary classroom to make every minute count.
We’re always looking for new and interesting surfaces to paint on. When someone donated a box full of old scratched records to my work I knew they’d be a hit with the kids. Next time you see some records at a yard sale don’t pass them up. 10 cents later you can have a super […]
Please don’t try to visit Venice in a day! Spend at least one night here to see why you need more than one day in Venice to appreciate this special city
Don’t feel you have time to stitch or craft? Despite running a craft blog that is exactly how I feel sometimes! There always seems to be something more urgent you need to do or others want you to do. We all have 24 hour in a day and in the end it comes down to
This popcorn-themed product is designed to help children resist and respond to pressure from peers. This product comes with the following materials: 1. What are some good/poor peer influences?: On each worksheet, the students can write good peer influences and poor peer influences. This can serve as great discussion and sharing of ideas and experiences. 2. A time when I felt peer pressure: On this worksheet, students can draw or write about a time when the felt peer pressure, what happened, and how they felt. 3. Poppin’ Pressure Statements: This handout provides examples of statements that students can used when faced with peer pressure. 4. Create your own poppin’ pressure statements: This worksheet can be used in two different ways: Students may cut out the popcorn container and popcorn and glue on a separate sheet or use as a worksheet. Inside the popcorn, students can create their own examples of poppin’ pressure statements. 5. Peer Pressure can happen in many different ways: This handout is great for small groups or a classroom lesson. It provides examples of what peer pressure may look like. 6. When faced with peer pressure: This is a great brainstorming worksheet for students faced with peer pressure and making the best choice. 7. Learn to P.O.P. Peer Pressure: This handout comes with an acronym on ways/steps to P.O.P. peer pressure. A filled color sheet and blank B&W handout is included for students to fill in! 8. How I popped peer pressure: This is a handout where students can create their own comic story in the squares. They can create a story about their own experience, or they can create one based on what they could do in a situation. Enjoy this product! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Open when letters for boyfriend / girlfriend / wife / husband, for your best friend, for your child, mom or dad, for ANYONE! PLUS an example letter that you can use as inspiration.
I have been working on getting ready for the summer tutoring season and thought I would share some things I am working on with you all. One of the first things I do when I get a new tutoring student is have a conversation with the parents. It's so crucial to gain as much information
Please don’t try to visit Venice in a day! Spend at least one night here to see why you need more than one day in Venice to appreciate this special city
This is the best chili recipe on the internet! A contest winner, crowd pleaser and the best chili you’ll find, it will get rave reviews!
Open when letters for boyfriend / girlfriend / wife / husband, for your best friend, for your child, mom or dad, for ANYONE! PLUS an example letter that you can use as inspiration.
These decluttering rules evolved when I was in the midst of decluttering my home. I knew things had to change if I wanted different results.
Today I want to share some ideas that might help beginner sewists along the way. These are 15 things I wish I knew when I started sewing.
A lot of chronic illnesses come with fatigue and other symptoms that impact your energy. Some of them even have exercise intolerance as a symptom. In these illnesses, exercising causes symptoms and…
