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Student Celebrations!

We are missing the BEST time of year. This time of year is usually full of field trips, fun review activities, spending time outside, creating even stronger relationships, and celebrating student achievements! It truly is the time of year that I can’t wait for every year..it is just full of joy. We always have a “surprise” award ceremony for our 4th graders and it is something I look forward to every year. We also always take a day to celebrate…

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  • Distance Learning

    Google Meets Office Hours

    Before distance learning I wasn’t sure how in the world I was going to be able to meet the needs of my students…and to be honest I am still figuring that out! One thing that has helped immensely is setting aside “office hours” where students…

  • Teaching Ideas

    Earth Day Freebie

    I don’t know about you, but I no only want my students to think about our Earth and what they are doing to it but also to get out and DO something! I am having my students complete this quick activity to celebrate Earth Day.…

  • Distance Learning

    Distance Learning

    We’re all in this together! Y’all I think we are all feeling the stress + emotions of not only COVID-19 but learning how to teach online. I’ve put together some free resources for you to help with your distance learning plans! I will add to…

  • Distance Learning, Teaching Ideas

    Lunch Bunch

    Distance learning is hard. I feel like I am working twice as hard to deliver content while still make connections with my students. The hardest part of it all….I don’t get to see my students face to face. If you are anything like me, you…

  • Reading, Teaching Ideas

    Picture of the Week

    Picture of the week has quickly become one of my, and my students’, favorite activities that we’ve done this year thanks to the New York Times! I’ve used Jen Jones’ Picture of the Day activity in the past and have loved it! Then I stumbled…

  • Engage, Teaching Ideas

    Blocks Rock! STEM Game

    “This is fun!” are the words I’ve heard over and over again as my students play our new game Blocks Rock! With indoor recess all week, we received this game at the perfect time! Not only is it an engaging + competitive game, but it…

  • Engage, Manage, Teaching Ideas

    Morning Routine

    Strong morning routines = the basis for the day! Anyone else ever feel unprepared in the morning and then realize they just set the tone for the entire day? Well, you aren’t alone! You guys, your morning routine is one of the most important times…

  • Engage, Teacher Style, Teaching Ideas, Winter Style

    This week in the life of a Minnesota teacher was full of sugar, a lot of energy and a whole lot of love! We had another 4 day week with one of those days being Valentine’s Day and we are still trying to get back…

  • Engage, Reading, Teaching Ideas

    Teaching Reading Through Chants!

      Alright y’all, besides classroom management, ELA instruction is my favorite subject to discuss! I am by no means an expert and always have growing to do, but it is the subject that I enjoy to teach the most. This year I started implementing introducing…