The holiday season brings an extra sprinkle of joy to the classroom, and as a teacher, you can harness this festive spirit to foster positive behavior in your young learners. Here are three effective tips to create a positive and harmonious environment in the weeks leading up to Christmas: 1. Establish Clear Expectations with a Dash of Holiday Magic: Before the jingle bells start ringing, take a moment to review and set clear expectations for behavior in your classroom. Craft simple and visually appealing displays of holiday-themed rules to engage the children. Strategies: Interactive Discuss ..read more

The holiday season is often synonymous with joy, warmth, and the spirit of giving. As adults, we recognize the significance of generosity, and what better time to impart this invaluable lesson to our children? Teaching children about giving during the holiday season not only instills a sense of empathy but also helps them understand the true essence of these festive times. Here are some thoughtful ways to nurture the spirit of giving in your children this holiday season. 1. Lead by Example: Children learn by watching the actions of those around them, especially their parents and caregivers. On ..read more

As winter blankets the world in a glistening layer of snow, why not take the classroom outdoors and transform sight word learning into a winter wonderland adventure? Outdoor activities not only invigorate young minds but also provide a unique and memorable learning experience. Let’s explore some creative and engaging ideas for teaching sight words amidst the winter landscape. Snowflake Spelling: Turn the falling snowflakes into a spelling spectacle! Write sight words on large snowflakes or create flashcards and scatter them around the play area. As children frolic in the snow, encourage them ..read more

Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can significantly impact a child’s well-being, fostering positive relationships and a sense of contentment. Teaching children to embrace gratitude not only contributes to their personal happiness but also lays the foundation for a compassionate and empathetic worldview. Here are three effective ways to nurture gratitude in children: 1. Model Gratitude in Everyday Life: Children are keen observers, and they often learn by emulating the behaviors of those around them. As parents, caregivers, and educators, it’s crucial to model gratitude in our daily lives. E ..read more

How do you improve student behavior? By rewarding the behaviors you want to see more of! On our campus we use monthly/seasonal student reward tickets to promote positive behavior campus wide. Each month/season we award a minimum of 10 reward tickets per day per class to students who are demonstrating specific behaviors we are wanting to promote or improve. When students receive a reward ticket, they write their name and teacher’s name on the back of the ticket and place it in a special bucket. Each morning, right after we say the pledges, we draw 5-10 winners (this varies throughout the year ..read more

Each year our staff votes on our school wide theme for the following year. This year our theme is Where Magic Happens. I love this theme! It makes me think of rainbows and unicorns. It is whimsical and fun, and perfect for our primary school. I like to give staff a little gift on the first day of school to show them how much I love and appreciate them. While at Bath and Body Works, I got the perfect gift idea. Check it out! I found this soap.  Isn’t it perfect! I bought some clip art on Teachers Pay Teachers and created a gift tag using Adobe Spark Post. I printed them in color on white cards ..read more