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Everything You Need For Meet the Teacher Night

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Hello Darlings! Meet the Teacher is one of the most exciting and chaotic nights of the year. It feels like speed dating! By the time you meet one student and their family, the next one is walking in the door. You find yourself dancing around the room, sweating, and hitting those 10,000 steps! Phew! Sounds familiar right? To ensure that…
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Top 10 Back to School Procedures to Make Your First Day Back EASY!

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Hello Darlings! The list of procedures when getting back to school can be shocking and overwhelming at first. How did your kids learn to walk in a line last year? How did you get them to respond “Jelly!” to your call so easily when you shouted “Peanut Butter?” It takes a while to get everyone back into the groove but…
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5 Must-Have Resources for Back to School

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Hello Darlings! The school supplies are out, the emails are starting to creep in, and Target is filled to the brim with back to school shoes and backpacks. Like the morning before it rains, I can smell it. School is coming! Perhaps you are excited. Maybe you are overwhelmed. Or maybe you are filling every last second before you get…
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4 Easy Tips for Walking the Halls

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Hello Darlings! It is almost that time of year when you and your students will be roaming the halls of the school once again. Scratch that…not roaming…walking nicely in a quiet line that impresses everyone else! The secret is four fold. Let’s get into it! 1. Have a line leader Pick a student you trust to be the line leader….
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4 Back to School Activities for Elementary Students

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Hello Darlings! I get SO excited about heading back to school! It is a fresh start and a new opportunity. I LOVE getting to know my kids and getting them excited for the school year. To kick off, we spend some time playing games. Yes, games! This gets kids moving, allows them to have fun, and really bonds us as…
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Did you know incorporating movement into your less Did you know incorporating movement into your lessons can help decrease the wiggles and other behavior issues? Have you tried it? #mathteacher #movementintheclassroom #stpatricksdaymath #multiplicationgames
If you are feeling overwhelmed, know you are not a If you are feeling overwhelmed, know you are not alone. Give yourself some grace. Im here if you need to talk. #teacherproblems #teacherprobs #exhaustedteacher #teacherlife #instateacher
Introducing equivalent fractions with just hands o Introducing equivalent fractions with just hands on exploration. …and all they are concerned about is being the first one done. 🙃 #equivalentfractions #introducingfractions #mathteacher #thirdgrademath #handsonlearning #inquirybasedlearning
I don’t know if this was a compliment or not. Bu I don’t know if this was a compliment or not. But kids are always so honest. #funnyteachingmoments #teacherootd #luckyteacher
We cant go a day without using these brainbreaks! We cant go a day without using these brainbreaks! #brainbreak #brainbreakideas #classroommanagementideas #classroomideas
One of my students favorite games! They get to get One of my students favorite games! They get to get up and move and i get to see how much they know! #studentengagement #mathgames #teachingfractions #mathteacher
Just another day full of shenanigans for sure! Can Just another day full of shenanigans for sure! Can’t wait to wear these next week! You can find them in my Etsy shop. #teachershirts #teachertees #teacherootd #teacherfit
I honestly don’t know how this keeps happening. I honestly don’t know how this keeps happening. It just doesn’t make it back in their folders!  Then when I ask who’s it is, no one claims it. #teacherlife #funnyteacher #teacherstruggles
World Kindness Day! Our amazing counselors hid hea World Kindness Day! Our amazing counselors hid hearts around the school. Students tried to find as many as they could while walking to specials, lunch, etc. then they had to tape the hearts to their teacher. Let’s just say my kids were especially jazzed for this competition and couldn’t wait to keep adding more hearts. This was so fun and my students loved working together to gather as many hearts as possible. ❤️
Introducing fractions! This idea was from @mashupm Introducing fractions! This idea was from @mashupmath  Such a great way for students to understand comparing fractions.  #mathteacher #teachergram #teachersofinstagram #introducingfractions
Did you know you can get money back on TPT for jus Did you know you can get money back on TPT for just reviewing your purchases?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought of going Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought of going into school sick just because writing sub plans is terrible. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Grab these Emergency Sub plans so you never have to worry again!
This is the best part of teaching; when you can ha This is the best part of teaching; when you can have fun with your kids and see their excitement. Grab a free football game in my store!  #tpt #tptfreebie #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teacherspayteachers
Fun way to amp up the learning! Do a football them Fun way to amp up the learning! Do a football theme for the Super Bowl! Save this for later!
I did a thing!!! A scary thing but a fun thing! If I did a thing!!! A scary thing but a fun thing! If you know me you know I’m crazy about fonts and I love to design. Soooo I started my own Etsy!!! Which design do you like best? Tell me below! #teachershirts #teacherootd #teachersofinstagram #instateacher
What is your end of day routine like? Tell me belo What is your end of day routine like? Tell me below ⬇️ Here is how we pack up in 6 minutes or less. #teachersofinstagram #instateacher #classroommanagement #newteachertip
Using this with my students tomorrow! Happy new ye Using this with my students tomorrow! Happy new year!  Find in my TPT.
Just had the BEST BIRTHDAY WEEKEND EVER with my RA Just had the BEST BIRTHDAY WEEKEND EVER with my RAVs. These girls are the best! It was my first trip to Chicago and we packed so much into the weekend! I’ll never forget my Double 20’s!! 
Thanks @katiecreatey for this video that perfectly catches the vibe. 
Tell me how you spent your NYE. Happy New Year!!!
Building community doesn’t have to end at the en Building community doesn’t have to end at the end of the year. How do you keep in touch with your past students? #holidayhangout #classroomcommunity #teachersofinstagram #teachersofinsta #morningmeeting #thirdgradeteacher
Need another classroom engagement idea? Use this n Need another classroom engagement idea? Use this no prep idea with any worksheet or review lesson. #engagementstrategies #classroomideas #elementaryteacher #elementarymath #thirdgradeteacher
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