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5 Simple Strategies to Welcome Newcomers at School

5 Simple Strategies to Welcome Newcomers at School What is a newcomer? According to www.dictionary.com, a newcomer is a person that has recently arrived. In this article, we will learn strategies focusing on how to welcome newcomers to your classroom.…

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August 21, 2023
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Five Teacher Tips for New Year Success

New Year Success: Reflecting Happy New Year!! I know you are very excited to get back into the classroom following the holiday break, summer vacation, etc. Most of the time I am reenergized, excited, ready to try new ideas and…

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December 31, 2022
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A Successful First Week of School

First Week of School: The Most Important I love this time of year!!! Listening to school bells ring all across the globe as students and teachers head back to school puts a smile on my face. Every school year has about…

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August 21, 2022
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How to Teach with Children’s Literature

Children's Literature: Using Experts I remember taking a class about children's literature in my undergrad studies.  This was one of my favorite classes because I was able to enjoy reading children's literature and use the book as a spring board…

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August 15, 2022
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Start a New School Year

Start a New School Year Starting a new school year is an opportunity to begin again for everyone: teachers, students, staff, parents, bus drivers . . . It's an opportunity to start fresh!  When I think about a new school…

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August 8, 2022
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Classroom Organization Tips

Classroom Organization Organizing a classroom space requires thought, time, and tips.  I have put together my best tips to help you organize your classroom, supplies, and the famous classroom library!  After reviewing these tips, add your personal thoughts and time…

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August 1, 2022
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Back to School Tips

Back to School Prep Time It's that time of the year!!  Back to School specials, supplies, and surprises!!  How do you get ready for your Back to School excitement?  What special preparations do you routinely implement?  Continuing with my Back…

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July 23, 2022
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Reflecting on Teaching

Reflecting on teaching is a process effective teachers engage throughout the year. This post discusses reflecting on teaching from a school year to plan an effective new school year.

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July 16, 2022
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How to Start a New School Year Off Right!​

New Year: Back to School Time! Beginning a new school year in the middle of a health pandemic is going to be a unique experience.  How is your district reopening schools?  Do parents have options?  Do teachers have options? How…

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July 26, 2020
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Back to School, Teachers!

Can you believe we are approaching August!?!  I have had a fabulous summer vacation, and it isn't quite over, but I've been thinking about the new year and have even been in my classroom once (shhh - I know this…

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July 29, 2019
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My Top 5 Tips for a Successful Year!

Are you an educator?  Whether you teach littles or bigs, public, private, or homeschool your kiddos, read on to get ready for the upcoming school year and be ready to start learning with success!I don't know about you . .…

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July 12, 2019
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How to launch an AMAZING NEW YEAR!

WOW!!  Such an exciting week getting the class set up and ready for my 4th and 5th graders.  I teach a blended technology class where students get personalized learning via an online learning platform for math and ELA.  This learning…

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August 19, 2018

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