Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations: Behavior Coupons

Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations: Behavior Coupons: This is definitely NOT my idea! I was inspired by some behavior catalogs I stumbled upon on Pinterest. This got my wheels turning because...

Zucchini Summer by TheBargainBabe on Etsy: Reading Comprehension

Zucchini Summer by TheBargainBabe on Etsy: Reading Comprehension: source

In honor of my going back to school, let's do...

Mrs. Ricca's Kindergarten: Classroom Management {Freebies}

Mrs. Ricca's Kindergarten: Classroom Management {Freebies}: --> Classroom Rules These are my classroom rules, adapted from Whole Brain Teaching . I also have a second copy that I keep on a ...

Minds in Bloom: Exploring Nonfiction Text Features

Minds in Bloom: Exploring Nonfiction Text Features: Nonfiction texts can seem a little overwhelming at first. Encouraging students to view a nonfiction book in terms of its parts or features...

Minds in Bloom: 8 Ways Not to Say No

Minds in Bloom: 8 Ways Not to Say No: "NO" is a show stopper. Most of the time, nothing creative, productive, or worthwhile happens after "NO". Of course there are times when ...

Minds in Bloom: 20 Three-Minute Brain Breaks

Minds in Bloom: 20 Three-Minute Brain Breaks: Wednesday's guest post about  why kids need to move   from pediatric occupational therapist Loren Shlaes was so popular that I decided to ...

Minds in Bloom: 20 Ways to Keep Your Students' Attention

Minds in Bloom: 20 Ways to Keep Your Students' Attention: As the end of the year approaches, it can be more and more challenging to keep your students' attention. Brain Breaks are important, but...