Here at Really Good Stuff® we LOVE to hear from our teacher friends! You’re on the front line and have an uncanny ability to imagine an amazing future for the kids you are entrusted with. We are thrilled to support all the wonderful things you do. We’ll come to you! We know you are super…
One of the most important components in a classroom of a classroom is books, books, books! According to Scholastic, an effective classroom library should contain a minimum of 300-600 books. Wow, that’s a lot! How do you keep them all organized? Some teachers are challenged by having a ton of classroom books, but not knowing how to…
Magnetic letters are an elementary classroom must-have! There are so many fun and exciting ways to use them to build solid foundational skills with your students. No need to get stuck doing the same thing year after year. Mix it up with our top five magnetic letter activities: 1. Discovery Bottle Add uncooked rice and…
Many teachers strive for a well-organized classroom! There are several ways to organize, and one of those ways is with color. Whether you choose shades of the same color, or a rainbow, you and your students will love the stylish organization that it brings to the room! If you’re looking for a more muted look,…
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.…
Valentine’s Day is almost here. Love is in the air! Here are some short, easily implemented ideas for writing this February. 1. Love Letters Discuss with your students what love means. As a class, brainstorm about how people show them they are loved. Use this brainstorm to create a model love letter for your students.…
