Classroom Management
Kindergarten Classroom Ideas: Glue Sponges
One of our favorite and most loved kindergarten classroom ideas is THE ORIGINAL Glue Sponge. As teachers our struggle with glue sticks and glue bottles
July 1, 2026
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Literacy
Back To School Read Alouds
Today, we’re sharing our favorite beginning-of-the-year read-alouds. These are just some of the books we use in our classroom. We’re always adding to and deleting
June 29, 2026
Classroom Management
Classroom Organization: Student Materials
We get lots of questions about our classroom design and classroom organization. Specifically, the how and why of each classroom area. Today, we’re going to
May 13, 2026
Classroom Management
Flexible Seating
Do you use flexible seating? Are you looking for information, tips, and routines for bringing flexible seating into your classroom? This blog post explains how
May 6, 2026
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January Lesson Plans: New Years, Counting, Fairy Tales
And we’re back. Returning after the nice winter break is hard. We have to put on real clothes. Set an alarm. Be functioning humans. But
January 3, 2026
Classroom Management
Planning For A Sub
Teaching is the only job where it’s more work to be absent than it is to show up. Planning for a sub can be stressful
October 15, 2025
Classroom Management
Parent Teacher Conferences: Tips And Ideas
Parent-teacher conferences can be stressful because we know how important working with families is to the success of our students. But those meetings don’t have
September 25, 2025
Classroom Management
Wireless Doorbell For The Classroom
Classroom management is the key to everything in our classrooms. And one of the key pieces of classroom management is being able to get your
July 24, 2025
Classroom Management
How To Use School Supplies
At the beginning of the school year, we know it’s all about herding cats and teaching procedures. Those back-to-school procedures must include how to use
July 23, 2025
Classroom Management
LESSON PLANS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF KINDERGARTEN
Here are some great lesson plans for the first week of kindergarten. Because the first week of school is fun, overwhelming, and exhausting. Hopefully, this
July 5, 2025