Teacher Anxiety: 10 Ways to Beat the Back to School Blues
Suffering from some back to school blues? You are not alone! Teacher anxiety hits so many of us this time of year. These ten tips can help you avoid teacher…
Apple Tree Equations
I’m a little behind on life…pregnancy will do that to you, haha! Last week we had “apple week” in first grade and did a whole multitude of fun apple-themed activities. …
Patriot Day + a FREEBIE
Patriot Day is a special day and I’ve made a tradition of using it to teach my first graders about national symbols, American heroes, and patriotism. Here’s a look at…
Apple Activities for the Classroom
I love teaching with a theme that gets my kids excited! During our big “Apple Week” student engagement is at an all-time high and that is a powerful ingredient for…
Hello Fall Centers!
You probably noticed that things are a bit of a mess around here! The blog is under construction for the next little while as it is receiving a bit of…
Apple Week and a bunch of Freebies!
Hey there. Thank goodness it is the weekend because I am all but wiped out. We’ve had all kinds of apple fun this week in first grade and I’m excited…
All About Apples!
Autumn is my favorite time to be a teacher. Things feel fresh and hopeful and crisp and exciting…and there is a plethora of festive produce to use as your theme! I…
9/11 Activities
I wanted to make today special for my students. I have very poignant memories of September 11 and I felt it important to help my students understand everyday heroes, patriotism,…
Apples, Apples, Apples! (plus a freebie!)
I love the change in the air that is September. I love the crispness and the coolness of the fall. I love the colors and smells, the produce, and the…