Have you been looking for a way to incorporate morning meetings into your classroom routine? Or maybe you already do, but you’re looking for some ideas to spice it up! In this episode, I’m filling you in on how I like to run morning meetings, exactly how it can look in your classroom, as well as different activities you can start implementing TODAY! The goal for this episode is to help you feel confident to start morning meetings in your classroom if you haven’t already, feel the urge to stay consistent with these times with your students, and excited to try … [Read more...] about Morning Meetings
Morning Meetings Ideas & Activities
Morning Meeting can look a variety of different ways in different classrooms and even on different days in your own classroom. I do get lots of questions about how I recommend running morning meeting and what types of activities I have used during this time. Like a lot of things in the classroom, this is a time of the day that can be used to hit multiple skills and have many purposes. My hope is that after reading through this post, you will feel confident to start morning meetings in your classroom if you haven’t already, feel the urge to stay consistent with these times … [Read more...] about Morning Meetings Ideas & Activities
Classroom Management Games
I don't know about you, but I am always looking for fun and new ways to tackle classroom management. What better way to get your students to buy into positive behavior than with some games?! These games are so engaging, create instant student buy in and can be adapted and individualized. And I love anything that makes teaching life easier - and these games do just that! I get so many questions about how to use and implement these games in the classroom, I thought I create make a blog post with the how tos, FAQ and my tips and tricks for easy … [Read more...] about Classroom Management Games
Why Nearpod is a Must in Every Classroom
This post was written in partnership with and has been sponsored by Nearpod. All ideas and opinions are honest and completely my own. What is Nearpod? If you aren't quite sure what Nearpod is or have been curious about what it can bring to your classroom then this post is for you! Before I tell you anything else - did you know Nearpod is FREE? Grab yourself a Free Silver Membership here to get started!(Of course, there is the option to upgrade to Gold or Platinum for even more extras!) Nearpod is a phenomenal student engagement platform that … [Read more...] about Why Nearpod is a Must in Every Classroom
Classroom Organization with Deflecto
This post was written in partnership with and has been sponsored by Deflecto. All ideas and opinions are honest and completely my own. Classroom organization is my JAM! I love anything and everything when it comes to organizing teacher and student supplies. What makes me even MORE giddy is when the supplies are displayed beautifully. It's the small things in life and I right?! Back to school season is the perfect time to get organized, but let's be honest, as teachers we are always reorganizing and putting ALL the things in pretty bins and containers. I love … [Read more...] about Classroom Organization with Deflecto
Sphero-The Leading Robot in Classrooms
This post was written in partnership with and has been sponsored by Sphero. All ideas and opinions are honest and completely my own. Have you used a Sphero BOLT in your classroom with your students yet?! Every time I play around with a BOLT I am amazed at its hands on opportunity it provides for students to build and create! The Sphero BOLT is so innovative yet also very simple for teachers and students to use to keep learners creative. Another amazing thing? You can connect the creativity of the Sphero BOLT to reading, math, science, and social studies. The … [Read more...] about Sphero-The Leading Robot in Classrooms