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20 Activities To Do With Reading Buddies or Big/Little Buddy Time

At my school we call them learning buddies but you might know them as reading buddies or big buddies/little buddies. Whatever you call them, some times it's hard to think of activities to do with them. I often found myself planning things on the fly so I decided to compile a list of activities that could be done with our buddies. Some require more planning than others or prep time before the buddies get together, and some are low prep activities.1. Read! So this is an obvious one but I do create ... Read the Post

Need a teaching resource for those “On the Fly” moments? Giveaway!

Some days you just need an easy low prep resource for those on the fly moments!Sunday, July 31, 2016 check out the "On the Fly" resources my friends are sharing for a steal! Click here to see the deals.My QR Code sentence fix ups are included in this promotion! You can also enter our giveaways for your chance to win one or more gift certificates for Teachers Pay Teachers!a Rafflecopter giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway ... Read the Post

Back to School Made Easy: Ideas for the First Week of School

If you're like me, you get the jitters every year before the first week of school. I used to always panic thinking I wasn't prepared enough and when I first started teaching I really didn't know what to do the first week of school. I ALWAYS end up over planning but I think this is a good thing. There's nothing worse than having a room full of 25 kids with nothing to do.I've put together some ideas and resources that I have found particularly useful over the last few years for the beginning of ... Read the Post

10 Things Teachers Want Parents to Know

There can sometimes be a divide between parents and teachers and that's only natural. Teachers are responsible for the most important part of parents' lives and we often only call or write home when there is a problem. This might give parents the wrong impression about how teachers feel about their child.So parents, here are 10 things teachers want you to know:1. We love your kid too! We love them when they are in trouble, just like you. We love them when they are getting on our nerves. We love ... Read the Post

Mean Girls: What Teachers CAN and SHOULD Be Doing To Stop Them

Let's be honest. You know who they are. You see it. You KNOW they aren't nice. You KNOW they exclude, they trash talk, they send mean texts, they laugh at other girls (or sometimes just one girl), they pick people apart, they often act innocent in front of adults, they get their posse of mean girls to gang up on someone. We as teachers are the front lines. We CAN and SHOULD be stopping them. Read on to find 9 ways that you can stop this behavior!DISCLAIMER: THIS LIST IS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER1. ... Read the Post

5 Tips for Getting Started with Google Apps in the Classroom

So your district or school has purchased google apps for education accounts for all students. Now what? If you're a tech savvy person this news will excite you! If this news scares you....never fear! In no time you will fall in love with google apps for the classroom! I've got 5 tips to help you get started on the right foot.It can be intimidating to get started with it so my advice is to take baby steps to get your feet wet.1. Play around with it yourself. This might sound obvious ... Read the Post