Hello Darlings! It seems funny to talk about the beginning of the school year when this one has just come to a close but stick with me!! It won’t be long before you are back in the classroom and diving into the best part of the year–getting to know your kids. At the beginning of the year, you will undergo…
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Hello Darlings! I am a HUGE lover of books!! Throughout the year, I LOVE reading books to my kids. It really connects us as a class and fosters a deep love of reading. Here is a list of must-have read alouds and activities for your upper elementary classroom: Poppy by Avi This is my first read aloud of the year….
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Hello Darlings! If I am perfectly honest, I never walk in the door and head immediately to my desk. The long walk down the hall has me stopping for tons of opportunities to chat and connect with my co-workers. It is a bright spot in my day and with every conversation, I am energized! By the time I reach my…
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Hello Darlings! Kids LOVE their birthday! They spend the whole year counting down to the big day and then once it is over they spend the rest of the year asking how soon it will be until it comes again! It really is THE most important day of the entire year to them! So how do we support this when…
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Hello Darlings! Here we are in JUNE! Can you believe it?! After an incredible year of hard work, building relationships, and pouring into the success of your students–that summer breather is coming. If you’re anything like me, you take the first week or two to soak it all in, kick up your feet, and relax. But then, the excitement for…
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