Sadly, life is hard for so many students. Whether dealing with a rough home life or not feeling like they have friends, everyone has their struggles. Students must have support as they deal with these challenging emotions and thoughts! They need to learn how to build communication skills, the importance of having empathy for others, […]
Teach Gratitude and Build a Happy Classroom
Do you ever feel frustrated when you help someone in public but do not get a thank you back? For example, have you ever held a door open, and the person walked right past you without saying thank you? Unfortunately, this happens all the time. Due to how busy life is, generations have lost some […]
No Time for Isolated Kindergarten Handwriting Lessons
It is shocking to see kindergarteners’ growth! For example, they enter the classroom maybe knowing how to write a few letters and leave writing simple sentences. This means they are working hard on handwriting lessons throughout the entire year. However, there is simply no time for isolated kindergarten handwriting lessons. There are too many standards […]
K-1 News Stories: Growing Young Writers
Are you always looking for ways to help your students become strong, independent writers? I’m sure all teachers are! Honestly, it takes a lot of creativity and engagement to motivate students to become writers. There is so much to learn, and it can all feel overwhelming. Thankfully, using K-1 News Stories: Growing Young Writers will […]
10 Kindergarten Memorable Traditions That Build Community
When students enter the classroom, they become a family. They help each other learn, cheer each other up when sad, and share. Honestly, it is amazing to see the bonds that develop as students spend time together. However, kindergarten students may need some help since the classroom is new. Thankfully, you can begin your kindergarten […]
Teaching Kindergarten Kindness and Good Behavior
When students enter kindergarten, they enter a whole new environment. Instead of watching cartoons and being comfy all day, they learn, interact, and play. Doing this requires them to sit in chairs properly, share with classmates, and follow specific rules. Honestly, this is a lot for kindergarteners to take in! So, teachers need to focus […]
Family Scavenger Hunt for an Unforgettable Back-to-School Night
Do you spend hours searching for the perfect activity for back-to-school night? I understand this stress! This is the first opportunity to show families the welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable classroom their child will spend time in. So, there is a lot of pressure to create a night families will always remember as their child embarks […]
Sign Language for Classroom Management
Teachers experience challenges every day! This includes everything from the copy machine breaking to the unexpected fire drill. However, one of the biggest challenges involves classroom management. Sadly, teachers lose a lot of valuable instructional time dealing with tough behaviors. So, they have to get creative in developing classroom management systems. Thankfully, learning and teaching […]
Teach Writing-to-Read Heart Words: Sing, Sign, Spell, and Read!
Learn heart word songs and chants on Nellie Edge YouTube channel Songs and chants build oral language fluency Build circles of writing mastery Children memorize, recite, illustrate, and read their “I Can Read” Poetry Notebook pages YouTube instructional videos from Nellie Edge Online Seminar #3 Learn more about Writing-to-Read Heart Words Curriculum on TPT Download […]
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