What back to school resources are must-haves for starting the school year?  Honestly, I think every teacher would have a different answer to this question, but below are my must-have resources for the beginning of the school year! 1. Back to School Prep and Procedures Checklist Sometimes after a long

I have to say… I love mornings in the classroom!  Mornings provide such a powerful opportunity to start the day off in a positive and effective way for ourselves and our students! What do mornings look like in my classroom? When my students arrive at the classroom, they complete a

I love Amazon! I mean who doesn’t love the ease of having something you need shipped to you overnight!  I am always checking out Amazon for awesome classroom finds that will make teaching easier and most importantly, keep me organized! With Amazon Prime Day just around the corner, here are

A calm down corner can be so beneficial in the classroom and at home with your own kids!  A calm down corner is a designated space where students can go to take a break and regulate their emotions.  What made me want to make a calm down corner? When my

Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of students that need your help in your classroom on a daily basis? At the beginning of this year, I found myself feeling incredibly overwhelmed by the vastly different levels and needs of my students.  The past few years of this pandemic has

I love using my prize wall for classroom management for a few reasons!    ONE:  My prize wall is a space-saving and time-saving classroom management system. I had a big treasure box that was always stashed behind my desk or in some corner of the room for quite a few

By far one of my favorite resources that I have ever created is this “My Learning Helper” Booklet!  The booklet is filled with phonics rule lists, word lists, and writing supports to support little learners in their journey to becoming readers and authors.   THE BEST PART… All of the