Notice in the title I didn’t say “rules.” I think that “rules” tend to have a negative connotation and are often the things that get “broken” and this leads to a “consequence” (Enough “quotes” for you there?). Over the years I have tried to start focusing on the positive and look for what we should be … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Back to School
School starts tomorrow (mostly)!
Tomorrow I go back to school! I am not complaining since it’s a Superintendent’s Conference Day, Kindergarten Orientation at the end of the day and then I have a 4-day weekend! But tomorrow really marks the end! I feel like I have been juggling a million things this summer: I joined Twitter just before the … Continue reading
Book Organization: Teacher-Style
Do you have lots of books? I was just chatting with another teacher about book overload and how hard it is to part with some of them (no matter how torn or old or outdated they may be). I can’t go to a garage sale without leaving with a mountain of books. I am not … Continue reading
Back to School Part V: Routines and Procedures
BUT I HAVE TO TEACH COMMON CORE!! Please don’t panic, I know that we all have standards to teach and curriculum to cover. However, as we head back to school, we can’t forget to start with the basics! And I am not talking about letters and numbers, I mean routines and procedures. I cannot say … Continue reading
Part IV: Setting Up Your (Elementary) Classroom- Just the basics!
Looking forward to setting up your classroom? Check out some things to consider when you get going (Hint: It is NOT making sure everything matches.). Lots of pictures to give you some basic ideas! Continue reading
Back to School Part III: Are you seriously still writing all your plans by hand?
So that title sounds sassy, but I really think you need to see what a web-based planbook has to offer. I am all about making life easier for you! This post will help you get started with my favorite tool, Planbook.com. I am not getting paid to write any of this, so I promise it is all for real! Continue reading
Back to School Series Part II: Gathering Student Info
Back to school is upon us and you need information! Whether you are getting information from students or parents, Google Forms will make it easier than you ever imagined! I have a simple template and tutorial to get you started today! Continue reading
Back to School Series Part l: What do parents need to know?
Get ready to go back to school! This multi-part series will cover some ways you can get EVERYTHING ready for back to school. Start off organized and keep your fingers crossed! Part one shares ideas for communicating with parents from the beginning! Check out some editable resources as well! Continue reading