My Open House (Meet the Teacher) Night really hasn't changed much from year to year. I still continue to give the same meaningful gifts to the parents of my students... the only difference being the colour of the backdrop that I have my students stand in front of. If you would like to learn more about the gifts I give, you can follow THIS link to see the Open Houses from the past. So, ... Read More about 5 Topics to Discuss at Open House Night
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How to Add that WOW Factor to Open House Night…
Call it Open House Night... call it Meet the Teacher Night... call it what you like... but whatever you call it, this night is an important one when it comes to getting your school year started off on the right foot. There are always some elements of Open House Night that always remain the same. You have to provide information about yourself, your classroom routines, and curriculum expectations. ... Read More about How to Add that WOW Factor to Open House Night…
2015 – 2016 Room Reveal Linky Party!
Hello and welcome! I am finally getting myself back up and blogging after a very successful start to the new school year. As most of my readers know, I had taken a leave of absence from my class right after spring break of last year in order to help my youngest navigate his way through first grade. Needless to say, coming back to my classroom has been very challenging and getting used to my new ... Read More about 2015 – 2016 Room Reveal Linky Party!
Morning Meetings and Closing Circles: Classroom Ready Activities That Increase Student Engagement and Create a Positive Learning Community
I am so. very proud to introduce you all to my little labour of love! I can hardly believe that I am a published author! When I was in the sixth grade, I fell in love with the art of writing. I used to write "Choose Your Own Adventure" stories for fun and insist that my teacher read them (and I am sure they were probably not very well done or very interesting for that matter!!). For my 12th ... Read More about Morning Meetings and Closing Circles: Classroom Ready Activities That Increase Student Engagement and Create a Positive Learning Community
Feeling Overwhelmed?
I find the month of May to be THE CRAZIEST teaching month of the year. Ministry/ State exams are being prepared for and written while curriculum is still be taught in the hopes that everything will be completed by the end of the school year. The weather outside is a combination of tropical heat and hurricane weather - so it is quite likely that there could be a few days when students have to ... Read More about Feeling Overwhelmed?