Sentence writing: how do you teach young students such a complex skill? Today, I’m going to share some engaging ideas to teach students to write simple sentences with capitals, punctuation, and proper spacing. These ideas use a gradual release method, and typically take about a week. These lessons are helpful before beginning your writing curriculum for the year. It’s pretty…
As a teacher, I’m obsessed with books. Books are the gateway to other worlds and places, and you can never have too many! However, my two daughters have so many books that they were all over the place. When we decided to build a playroom in our basement, I knew organized book storage would be key! I used some of…
Do your students know that they’re authors? Today, I’m going to share 3 simple ways you can boost your students’ confidence as writers! Watch my live video about this topic on Facebook here. Why does confidence matter? Student confidence is clearly linked with students being willing to take risks and try new things.Learning how to write is no easy…
Popsicle sticks are an inexpensive classroom tool that can be used so many ways, from pulling student names to art projects, and beyond! Pinterest is FULL of ideas, but I’m excited to share 4 NEW ways to use popsicle sticks in your classroom. Watch my Facebook Live on this topic right here! Materials You’ll Need: This post contains affiliate links.…
Creating a warm and caring classroom environment is essential to making your students feel comfortable in the classroom. It also helps you feel comfortable as well! If you’re going to spend the majority of your day in your classroom, why not make it cozy, comfy, and cute? That’s why I absolutely love Creative Teaching Press’ Bold & Bright Decor collection!…