Are you ready for the last week of school? In this post, I will share my tips for creating your own rule book for the best end-of-year ever! The Last Week of School Start Traditions There is no time like the present to start a new classroom tradition or carry on with the one you already enjoy. Some of my favorite end-of-the-year … [Read more...] about The Best Last Week of School: A New Rulebook
3 Outrageous Ideas for the Best End of Year Review
Are you ready for your end of year review? Before you make a plan, check out these outrageous ideas for your best end of year review yet! End of Year Review Idea #1 Up the prizes! I don't know if you use prizes throughout the school year for classroom review games, but whether you do or not, definitely consider it at the end of the year. … [Read more...] about 3 Outrageous Ideas for the Best End of Year Review
5 Easy Steps to Achieve the Best Test Prep Results
Are you looking for the best test prep plan out there? Look no further than this post where I lay out 5 easy steps to your best test prep yet! Grab a pen and let's make a plan together. Block Out Your Calendar Look at your school calendar. I want you to count the days from when you finish your curriculum until the big test. How many do you … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Steps to Achieve the Best Test Prep Results
5 Valuable Reasons to Integrate History into Reading Small Groups
Do you integrate history into your reading small groups? You should! In this post are five reasons you should be using history content in your guided reading groups. Integrate History for Time Let's be honest, time is the number one valuable reason to integrate social studies. There is no way around it. We are already stretched to our limits … [Read more...] about 5 Valuable Reasons to Integrate History into Reading Small Groups
7 Surprising Reasons Students LOVE Test Prep
Do your students love test prep? They could! When done strategically your students will proclaim "I love test prep," and beg for more! In this blog post, I'll discuss seven reasons your students will love test prep and look forward to it! Students Love Test Prep Novelty Let's be honest, sometimes our classrooms get a little dull. I mean, mine … [Read more...] about 7 Surprising Reasons Students LOVE Test Prep