WEEK TWO! By the second week, the excitement hasn’t disappeared—but reality has definitely arrived! Students are getting more comfortable. And with that comfort often comes a little more talking, a…
WHY do these rules matter? That is why I love using What If Everybody Did That? as a springboard for teaching classroom rules, choices, consequences, responsibility, and cause and effect….
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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….
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…
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. Read More
