Hey there! If you are anything like me the upcoming school year has you a bit overwhelmed or frazzled. There are so many unknowns in many aspects of our life right now. Have you been trying to figure out how you will be teaching this coming school year or how you will deliver the learning effectively? I was too, but Instead of spiraling and getting nowhere, I decided to take charge of what I can control. What I feel confident in is knowing what students need and my ability to meet those needs in a variety of ways. I suppose digital teaching will be added to our tool bags. I do know that … [Read more...] about How I Eased My Distance Learning Anxiety
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Meaningful End of the Year Gifts for Students
Hey friends, Looking for meaningful end of the year gifts for students and their families? Or simply want to celebrate the ending of a crazy school year in a memorable way that honors your time together with your kiddos? These slideshow templates are the perfect, meaningful end of the year gifts for students that is sure to make an impact. Memory slideshows are something I have done for my past 14 years of teaching and it’s one of my favorite things to do. The kids and their families love it and it’s something they will always cherish because it’s so meaningful. After the abrupt end of the … [Read more...] about Meaningful End of the Year Gifts for Students
Engage Your Students in Literacy with Free Author Study Activities
Hey friends! Are you looking for engaging digital literacy resources to share with your students or to do with your own children? These author study activities are about some of my favorite authors and I know they will soon become your students' favorites, too! I collaborated with a fellow educator and friend, Megan Mitchell from First Grade Roars to create these FREE digital author study resources that you can easily share with your students digitally. (Printable versions are also included!) Each author study has a variety of guided reading comprehension activities and other unique … [Read more...] about Engage Your Students in Literacy with Free Author Study Activities
Polar Animal Unit with a Free Nonfiction Text Features Worksheet
Hey friends, Maybe it's all the snow or the dropping temperatures, but every year in January I love teaching my kids all about polar animals and their arctic habitats! I thought I would give you a glimpse into my favorite Arctic activities and help you to bring polar animal fun into your classroom with exciting ideas and a free nonfiction text features worksheet! Polar Animal Unit Each year I have a fun activity-packed Polar Animal Unit that covers all areas of the curriculum. I love it because there are lots of activities to choose from so I can differentiate from year to year … [Read more...] about Polar Animal Unit with a Free Nonfiction Text Features Worksheet
