The first day of school my first year in the classroom I distinctly remember walking around the room, looking at my sweet students' faces, and thinking, "Wow, there should really be an adult in here with all these kids." Cue the realization, that at a mere, baby-faced twenty-two years old, I was that adult. Every year after that, the first … [Read more...] about 7 Things About the First Day of School You Need to Know
3 Easy Steps to Setting Up Interactive Notebooks
Setting up interactive notebooks is one of the most important things you can do to ensure organization and success throughout the year! Taking the time to set up interactive notebooks allows you to dive into deep learning and critical thinking skills with a solid base. Gather Your Materials You can save yourself a lot of time setting up … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Steps to Setting Up Interactive Notebooks
10 Quick Tips for Back to School
Back to school season can seem fast and furious! With these ten quick, and easy, tips you are sure to shine whether it's your first year in the classroom or you are a veteran. While these back to school tips saved my skin during my years in the classroom, consider how they will work for you and your students before penciling them into the … [Read more...] about 10 Quick Tips for Back to School
Interactive Notebook Output – What YOU Need to Know
What is interactive notebook output? Output is the thinking part! I like to think the input is what students are learning, or information they are given. This is often recorded on the right hand side of the notebook and includes notes, fold-ups, and tables or graphs you have supplied them with. On the left hand side you can find your … [Read more...] about Interactive Notebook Output – What YOU Need to Know
An Easy Beginner’s Guide to History Passages
I have heard from a lot of you, and many are asking the same question. How do your history passages best used in the classroom? While there is no one way to use these passages, I do have a few suggestions for making the most of them! Using History Passages to Integrate Social Studies All the history passages I have created have a single goal … [Read more...] about An Easy Beginner’s Guide to History Passages
