Ten Activities to Keep Them Engaged!

As elementary teachers, one of our biggest challenges is to keep our students engaged in the learning process…

Twelve Ideas to Get Your Students to LOVE Reading!

One of the most important things we can do as teachers is help our students develop a love of reading!

They're Not "Falling Behind..."

They're not "falling behind."  They're surviving a pandemic!   I saw this phrase posted on …

Seven Steps to a Happy Last Day of School - Part 1: Read Aloud

We all know those last couple of weeks of school are insane: antsy students, report cards, packing the r…

Five "MUST DOs" on the First Day of School

Starting a new school year? A few years ago, I posted THIS :  I listed six things that are impo…

The Importance of Read Alouds!

I am committed to reading aloud to my students daily.  Not only is it my very favorite time of day, but th…

Relax and Read!

For most of us, one of our goals as teachers is to instill a love of reading. I find much of that is in the …

Celebrate the King of Nonsense

Read Across America Day is coming up!   Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss on March 2nd! We'll be celebra…