There are many reasons why we should read books to students in the first weeks of school. Here are a few of the most important reasons: It helps students adjust to the new school year. Reading aloud is a great way to help students relax and get into a story-time mindset. It can also help them to bond with their classmates and teacher. It exposes students to new vocabulary and ... Read the Post
Growth Mindset Activities: Back to School and Beyond
Teaching Growth Mindset in the First Weeks of School The first weeks of school are a critical time for setting the tone for the rest of the year. This is the time when students are forming their impressions of their teachers, their classmates, and their school. It is also the time when they are starting to develop their mindsets about learning. Just to clarify, a growth mindset is the ... Read the Post
6 Amazing Back-to-School Reading Lessons and Activities
At the beginning of the school year, teachers need to establish so many routines and procedures. When it comes to planning back-to-school reading lessons and activities, it can be overwhelming to say the least! Check out this blog post with 6 strategies to consider when planning your back-to-school reading! 1. The Power of “Status of the Class” To begin, one of the most powerful routines ... Read the Post
9 Ways to Build Classroom Culture
Working to build classroom culture in the first weeks of school is critical. Research shows that a number of components related to classroom culture, student discussion, and more are highly correlated with academic success. Not only that, but we want our students to enjoy their time in our rooms, right? Let's take a peek at nine strategies that will help build your classroom community and lead ... Read the Post
Back to School Student Surveys
Getting to know our students is such a huge part of those first weeks of "back to school"...and the thought of doing it virtually only adds to the anxiety of a new year. Whether you are returning to in-person instruction, virtual, or blended, it's essential to find ways to get to know about your students and to connect with them, and student surveys are one way to do just that. Social-Emotional ... Read the Post
Back to school ideas and more!
Starting to think about hunting for back to school ideas? I know there are tons of blog posts out there about organization, bulletin boards, and more--but today I just wanted to share a few of my favorite back to school resources that might help you as you start to plan those first weeks. Along with them, I have included some new video previews that I have created, and I would LOVE to know your ... Read the Post
Some of my classroom “must haves”!
If you are a teacher, you may be obsessed with office supplies, storage, or classroom gadgets. Just a hunch. Want to check out a few of my favorites? Read on! I spent some more time in my disaster of a classroom #justkeepingthingsreal today, and I started unpacking different boxes to begin the process of "reassembly". I thought it might be fun to share with you a few of ... Read the Post
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