I love turning the page on the calendar over to a new year. It's such a great feeling to have an opportunity for a fresh start, a new outlook and invigorated energy. And no place can a fresh start have a bigger impact than in your ... Read More about 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers
December
Surviving the Week Before Winter Break
The week before winter break can be one of the busiest times of the school year. And while some teachers seem to bask in the delight of the holiday glow, others, well…. let’s just say it adds a little stress to the mix of the usual hustle ... Read More about Surviving the Week Before Winter Break
3 Rules for Stress-Free Classroom Parties
It’s hard to believe, but we often get so caught up in the bustle of daily learning that we forget to have fun with our young students! That’s why classroom parties can be so rewarding. The opportunity to enjoy each other’s company, to ... Read More about 3 Rules for Stress-Free Classroom Parties
Christmas Literacy and Math Activities for Kindergarten
Can you believe Christmas is less than two weeks away? I feel like I've blinked and December has just raced on by. It's definitely feeling like Christmas around here. The lights, the music, the goodies...and the snow! It really is the most ... Read More about Christmas Literacy and Math Activities for Kindergarten
Finding Work Life Balance as a Teacher During the Holidays
For many of us working mommas, the balance between work and home is a constant struggle. Throw in a holiday season and the stress level seems to be on a steady incline. The good news is, it doesn't have to be! Learning to have a good ... Read More about Finding Work Life Balance as a Teacher During the Holidays
Gingerbread Activities for Kindergarten {Books, FREEBIE, and MORE!}
Gingerbread is one of my favorite themes. There's something about planning this unit that gets me in the holiday spirit. It's definitely the highlight of December activities in the classroom {for me anyways!}. It's one of those units that ... Read More about Gingerbread Activities for Kindergarten {Books, FREEBIE, and MORE!}
