A teacher could quite literally go broke buying all the things. But, let’s not actually do that. Supplies new teachers actually need doesn’t have to break the bank though. You just got hired for your FIRST teaching job! CONGRATULATIONS! Cue the confetti and music! But now, you start asking your teacher friends what you need, and … Read more
I have all the heart eyes for author, Maria Dismondy! Her books are powerful, and offer real-life examples of how students can take ownership of solving their own problems. Throughout this post, you’ll find Amazon Affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission if you purchase something through that link, at no extra cost … Read more
Ask me about my favorite part of our school day? Morning Meeting. What (do I believe) has the biggest impact on my classroom culture/community? Morning Meeting. How do I build relationships with 25 different students? Morning Meeting. Where do I find the time for my students to build relationships with their peers? Morning Meeting. How … Read more
I wanted to share how I use (and have used for several years) a token economy in my classroom. I taught at different PBIS/PBS schools for 7 years, and a token economy is the perfect addition to what your school is already doing! I’ve used this system in 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades, and absolutely … Read more
I always like to think of January “back to school” as sort of a reset after Christmas Break. Everyone feels refreshed, and ready to tackle the second part of the school year. It’s also the perfect time to revisit some of the growth mindset books I shared with my students at the beginning of the … Read more
It’s no secret that I love books! I especially love books that help my students understand kindness, community, friendships, and teach valuable life lessons. The follow list of books is pretty extensive back-to-school read aloud list. I don’t read these all in one day, but rather spread them out over the course of the first … Read more
It’s no secret that I am a MAJOR fan of class jobs – I mean…many hands make light work, right? Aside from having 20 or so helpers around the classroom, there’s a whole bunch of other reasons I think class jobs are super important: Helps build a sense of community…this is OUR classroom Gives students … Read more
It’s official…the aliens have arrived, and taken over my sweet little first graders. It actually happened a couple of weeks ago. #facepalm I needed to get my kiddos under control and keep the calm #likeyesterday. So you know all those adorable stickers at Target that are only $1??? Well, I buy them like I need … Read more
If you’re looking for must-read books for elementary teachers, then you’re in the right place. It’s almost summertime, and I’m already thinking about what professional development books I’d like to read. I don’t really get to do much PD reading during the school year because I’m just so dang busy. #teacherproblems With so many teacher … Read more
Happy SHARK WEEK, y’all! I’m excited to be linking up with Jenny from Luckeyfrog’s Lilypad and Matt from Digital: Divide and Conquer for a fun blog hop filled with shark-themed freebies! I’m moving to first grade this year, and since I’ve never taught sweet firsties before, I wanted my freebie to be something that I … Read more
Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! At The Primary Peach we’re having a blast! SO much fun, that it’s been a WHOLE YEAR since we first started! We’re so excited, that we’re celebrating! What better way to celebrate with a GIVEAWAY!!! But first…a FREEBIE! (You’re going to want to head over to The … Read more
Hey there friends! I’ve previously blogged about my Student of the Week routine. Actually, it was about a year ago, and I wanted to revisit it! I LOVE having a student of the week! It’s such a fun way to spotlight a student and celebrate that student for a whole week! It’s so much fun! … Read more
