Admit it. You have some teaching supplies or materials that you've collected during your years in the classroom that are a bit weird or random. We all have them! One teaching friend of mine inadvertently started a teddy bear collection, while another has more rubber duckies on her desk than I care to count. I - personally - would rather collect fun, random teaching supplies that I can actually use. Today I've compiled a list of seven teaching … [Read more...] about Totally Random Teaching Supplies That You’ll Want!
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Interactive Poetry Ideas
Hello! I am Jill from Coffman's Creative Classroom. First of all, I want to thank Heather for the opportunity to share my ideas with you. I am excited to share what we do in our classroom to create an interactive and engaging poetry unit. April is the perfect time to teach about poetry because it is National Poetry Month. We are getting close to the end of the school year and we are all getting a little restless. Poetry is a nice change of pace … [Read more...] about Interactive Poetry Ideas
Document, Document, Document!
As a teacher there are many things we need to document daily. How little or how much documentation you do is up to you, but I have personally found that a few minutes of documentation each day has saved me a great deal of time in the long run. Here are ten tips to help you with teacher documentation. Looking to increase your documentation right now? Then you're going to LOVE this documentation resource! It includes over 120 different forms to … [Read more...] about Document, Document, Document!
Five Elementary Time Fillers
No matter how great you are at planning, at some point you're going to need some elementary time fillers. Whether you underplan and need something to fill in a few minutes or perhaps you overplan and don't have time to start that new activity - you're going to need at least one of these elementary time fillers. That's where I can help! Here are five worthwhile elementary time fillers you can use in your classroom right away! Read on... This … [Read more...] about Five Elementary Time Fillers
Flip Flop Activities for Kids
As soon as the weather starts to warm up, kids stop wanting to wear shoes. Have you ever noticed that? Out come the bare feet - or the sandals and flip-flops whenever shoes are required. And who can blame them? There is something so wonderful about letting your toes wiggle free. Kids know it. And so do adults who are kids at heart. And if you can find some ways to bring flip flop activities into your elementary or homeschool classroom, everyone … [Read more...] about Flip Flop Activities for Kids
Reindeer Activities for Kids + Great Book Ideas!
If you are looking for ways to bring some reindeer activities for kids into your elementary school or homeschool room, I have some ideas for how you can do that. We’ll start off with some adorable reindeer math puzzles that offer students a fun opportunity to practice and perfect their basic math skills. We’ll discuss ways you can create your own puzzles and decorate your classroom for the season. And I’ve got some great book ideas to share with … [Read more...] about Reindeer Activities for Kids + Great Book Ideas!
Pumpkin Activities for Kids
One of the first signs of Autumn - often showing up even before the leaves begin to change - are bright orange pumpkins. They seem to suddenly appear everywhere you look - decorating yards and porches and storefronts, too. If you are looking for some great way to bring some fun pumpkin activities for kids in your elementary or homeschool classroom, I have some wonderful ideas for you!When we think about pumpkins, we generally think of those large … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Activities for Kids
Months of the Year & Days of the Week Printables
Looking for BASIC months of the year and days of the week printables? Then this is it! This download includes PDF and editable PowerPoint options so you can have EXACTLY what you need in your classroom. No color printing. Print strictly in black and white to save ink. I love printing on colored paper to match my classroom theme. OR add your own backgrounds and clipart to the PowerPoint file to make a unique file for YOUR classroom. WHAT YOU … [Read more...] about Months of the Year & Days of the Week Printables
Getting to Know Your Students’ Interests
Happy Back to School Season!! This is Molly from The Sassy Sub and I am so excited to be guest blogging today at HoJo's Teaching Adventures. We all know that building relationships with our students is a key element in establishing a positive classroom environment necessary for a successful school year! There are many ways we can jump start the relationship building process early in the school year. Getting to know your students' interests is … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Your Students’ Interests
