The countdown to a new school year is exciting—but totally overwhelming. Between unpacking, setting up bulletin boards, organizing supplies, and planning lessons, it's easy to wonder where to start. The good news? You don't have to do everything at once. A simple classroom organization plan can help without the last-minute stress. Whether you're a first-year teacher or a seasoned veteran, this checklist will help you prioritize what matters most before students walk through y

New Year reading and math activities for fourth and fifth graders.

I don't know about you, but I think the first day of school is one of the hardest days of the year! From bell to bell, there are little eyes just staring at you, waiting to be entertained. With so many rules and procedures and routines to cover, the day can feel like it lags on forever. Here are some tips to help ease those first-day jitters. I've included morning work, reading ideas, Easy Ice Breakers, Math games, and a Science idea. First Day of School Seat Work Activities

If I can turn my classroom into a bat cave, then trust me, so can YOU! I'm the type of teacher who loves to go on Pinterest and pin, pin,...

Who else is ready for Thanksgiving break! 🙋‍♀️. You've been teaching, testing, enriching, and intervening. Those days leading up to...

What is Juneteenth? For the longest time, I did not know what Juneteenth was. No idea. I didn't learn about it in school. I never went to a Juneteenth celebration. Then, I started asking around and I found out many people have heard of Juneteenth, but can't exactly say what it is. Juneteenth celebrates the official end of slavery. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves" w