Silly Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers
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by Molly
19h ago
I get it – not everyone is a reader! But, I do believe that readers are hidden inside of everyone just waiting to come out! This post contains affiliate ads at no cost to you. See my disclosures for more information. But over my 20+ years of teaching, I have experienced countless kids who just don’t love reading! They’d rather doodle or play with Legos or solve some equation that I can barely wrap my head around! And you know what? That’s okay! Heck, I’m even married to a man who would prefer to read {A LONG!} New York Times article over picking up a book! So in this post, I’m sharing some bo ..read more
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Tips & Tricks for Telling Time
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by Molly
1w ago
There are a few standards that are a challenge to teach kids and telling time is high up on that list! Am I right?! I mean, what makes sense about this: there are 12 numbers on the clock but in order to tell time, one needs to count by 1s or 5s to tell the time? Confusing, right? At Back to School Night, I BEG my families to resist the temptation to get their child a digital watch. It’s just reading numbers as opposed to actually telling time. True story: I had a super smart friend growing up. But when she’d visit my house, she would always ask the time. My mom pointed out the clock but she k ..read more
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Compare & Contrast Writing
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by Molly
2w ago
Compare and Contrast writing is a hard skill to get our little people to master! But like anything else we teach, the more we expose our students to the concept, the more comfortable they will become with it! In this post, I’m sharing some ideas that will help your students master Compare and Contrast. By starting with small activities as a group and moving into writing, your students are sure to become masters of Comparing and Contrasting by the time they leave your classroom! This post contains affiliate links.  By purchasing an item on these sites using these links, I will receiv ..read more
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Fun Stickers for Teachers
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by Molly
3w ago
I may be aging myself here but I remember the thrill of going to the store and carefully picking out my Lisa Frank and Mrs. Grossman’s stickers! Oh, and then deciding where to stick these treasures – the decisions! Of course, this love affair with stickers did not end when I left my tween years – it just grew more and more! And now, with the fun of Stanley, Yeti, and our computers to stick these treasures onto – the possibilities are endless! Book Stickers It’s no surprise that my favorite stickers are book-related! I truly am a bookaholic and I’m not embarrassed to stick it everywhere ? Rea ..read more
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Quick Ways to Thank Students and Families
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by Molly
1M ago
In the hustle and bustle of the school year, it’s easy to forget to express gratitude to your students and their families. However, taking the time to show your appreciation can go a long way in building strong relationships and creating a positive learning environment. I’m sharing some quick and easy ways to thank your students and their families throughout the year – not just for gifts but for appreciating your students for who they are! Send Personalized Thank-You Notes A handwritten note can make a HUGE impact. Take a few minutes to write a short, heartfelt thank-you note to each of your ..read more
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Favorite Math YouTube Videos
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by Molly
1M ago
Do you ever wonder how you taught before having access to thousands of videos online? I do! When I’m stumped for how to explain a concept in another way {or need to “hook” my students in!} I love to share a quick video. I am always in awe of the talent Today, I’m sharing my favorite Math YouTube videos that are frequently played in my first-grade classroom! And some activities to go along with them! Number Bonds One of the trickiest concepts for students is often number bonds. For our adult brains it “makes sense” to see the relation between addition and subtraction. But students need LOTS of ..read more
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Leap into Learning: Celebrating Leap Day in the K-2 Classroom with Activities
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by Molly
1M ago
As February 29th approaches, let’s take a moment to leap into the fascinating world of Leap Day—a day that only comes once every four years! This extra day in our calendar is not just a quirk of timekeeping, but a wonderful opportunity to engage our young learners in fun, educational activities on this “bonus” day! Keep reading to find some ideas and activities to slip into your learning plan on February 29th {or even the days surrounding it!} What is Leap Day? Leap Day, occurring on February 29th, is an extra day added to our calendar every four years to keep our calendar in alignment with t ..read more
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Classroom Tidy Time
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by Molly
1M ago
Did you know in schools in Japan that students are responsible for cleaning the school? Yep! Many schools do not employ custodians to take care of the school, it’s on the students! {And if they do have custodians, it’s to help with the tasks that children cannot do} Get the Students Cleaning The practice, called Gakko Soji, is a way to develop responsible citizens of the community. Children are tasked with tidying the classroom, cleaning the bathrooms, and even serving lunch to their classmates {among many other jobs!} The final block of each day is dedicated to tidying up the classroom befor ..read more
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Fun Ideas for Valentine’s Day
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by Molly
2M ago
Valentine’s Day can be such a fun holiday to celebrate in the classroom! I still remember carefully writing out my valentines to give to each of my classmates! It’s funny how a little piece of paper can invoke so much joy, right!? Keep reading to discover some creative ideas to make Valentine’s Day special in your classroom! This post contains affiliate ads at no cost to you. See my disclosures for more information. Valentine’s Card Exchange It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without the great card exchange, right?! I love scrolling through Pinterest to find unique ideas but you also can’t beat a ..read more
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Exploring the World: Teaching Beginning Geography to K-2 Students
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by Molly
2M ago
Are you ready to embark on a journey around the world with your K-2 students? Teaching geography to young learners can be a delightful adventure filled with curiosity and wonder. Keep reading to read about my favorite ideas and tips to make teaching beginning geography to K-2 students engaging, educational, and fun. This post contains affiliate ads at no cost to you. See my disclosures for more information. Start with the Basics: Maps and Globes Begin your geography journey by introducing your students to maps and globes. Show them the difference between maps {flat representations of the Eart ..read more
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