A new year always presents itself with challenges. One of the biggest struggles faced by teachers can be getting to know their students. Learning names is one thing; but truly getting to know your students is another. Here are four ways to get to know your students. 1. Interest Surveys Interest surveys can come in…
As a teacher, I absolutely loved celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. It was a magical and exciting day for students and teachers alike. Many teachers celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by decorating the classroom, serving green treats, planning fun activities, wearing green, and doing shamrock crafts. But that gets stale for both teachers and students over time.…
Are you ready for some new spelling and sight word activities for the new school year? Break free of traditional ideas and try these three teacher-tested and approved activities below. They are sure to increase students’ spelling and sight word retention, as well as, improve test scores!