Learning with The Wheels on the Bus!
There are some songs that children seem to know before they ever walk through our classroom doors. And The Wheels on the Bus is definitely one of them! The minute…
Author: mohenson
I’m Michele a retired educator who loved every minute of being in the classroom and creating an environment where students loved coming and materials were presented that inspired learning.
After retirement 5 years ago I knew I wanted to stay connected to the classroom and education. I began pulling my materials together and creating resources for TpT. I hope you will peek at them!!
Together my husband and I have raised three amazing sons who now are busy beginning families of their own. To date I only have one grandson but he is such a joy!
My husband, miniature dachshund Rubee, and I love being on the water, boating and walking outside. So if you see sunglasses you know where we are!!
Together we spend time at our lake house in Michigan and our winter home in Florida. We are creating so many wonderful memories.
Teach Classroom Safety, Rules & Teamwork with Officer Buckle and Gloria
How do we stay safe at school? Why do we need classroom rules? How do our choices affect other people? What does it mean to be responsible? And how can…
A Fresh Look at My Literacy Resources — And a FREE Turkey Goes to School Resource!
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know how much I love using children’s literature as the starting point for learning. A great picture book can do SO much…
Teach Playground Rules and Friendship with The Recess Queen
The beginning of the school year is filled with important lessons that have nothing to do with pencils, phonics, or math facts. How do we take turns? What should we…
The First Week of School: Teach the Important Stuff Through Literacy
The first week of school is filled with things we need to teach. How do we feel about starting school?Who are the important people in our school?What are our classroom…
Hip Hip Hooray! A First Day of School Literacy Adventure
There is nothing quite like the first day of school! New backpacks, freshly sharpened pencils, nervous smiles, excited chatter—and a classroom full of little learners wondering what this new year…
Back-to-School Fun with Click, Clack, Quack to School: Build Literacy & Classroom Community from Day One
The first few days of school are about so much more than learning classroom routines—they’re about building relationships, creating a positive classroom culture, and helping students feel excited about learning….
More Than a Book Companion: Building a Classroom Where Every Child Belongs
The first few weeks of school are about so much more than learning routines and procedures. They are the days when we begin building something truly special—a classroom where every…
Leap Into a Brand-New School Year!
One of my favorite ways to begin the year is with Froggy Goes to School. Froggy’s excitement, nervousness, and determination remind students that it’s perfectly okay to feel a little…
Turn Those First Day Jitters Into Smiles! A Meaningful Way to Begin the School Year
There’s something magical about the first day of school. Fresh crayons. New backpacks. Bright smiles. And, of course… a few butterflies. Whether you’re teaching kindergarten, first grade, or beginning second…
