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This post contains affiliate links for your shopping ease. If you make a purchase using my link, Amazon credits me a very small percentage. But don't worry, it doesn't cost you any extra! One of my favorites books for teaching the difference between tattling and telling is A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue. I read this book at the beginning of each school year and throughout the year when my students need a gentle reminder. A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue is about a young boy named Josh who doesn't…

Post this colorful sign for your Meet the Teacher Night or 1st Day of School to welcome students and their families!

Hall Pass - Print on card stock and put into ID badge holders on coil key chains (both from Walmart). Blank pass at end can be written on with a whiteboard marker and then erased (for students who have to go somewhere else in the building). These are waterproof (seal the top opening with packing tape or buy self-seal ID badge holders) and kids wear them high up on their arms so they don't get wet/dirty in the bathroom.

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Weekly Newsletter Templates-- Makes home communication a BREEZE!

Here’s a few classroom procedures that have worked well for me – and a couple awesome ideas I’ve run across since I’ve stepped out of the classroom...

Every child, every day, needs to feel valued and included! Here's how!

The last time I blogged, I shared some pictures from classrooms in my school. I assure you we could do this every day for a month, and I would still have more to share! Tonight was our Meet the Teacher Night so before all the fun began I was able to visit a couple more […]

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For the Love of Teaching: Vocabulary Basketball

Display anchor charts on your dry erase board using a magnetic curtain rod... simple and portable.

Positive Notes: Teacher to Student

How to teach multiplication fact mastery in the upper elementary classroom. Mrs. Renz Class.

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Well I have finally made my BTS To-Do list and now it has really set in...summer is over. I know everyone is getting all their last minute things together and stressing about having everything ready but I love this part of the year. I get so excited when it is time to redecorate, plan and reorganize. I love the first few teacher work days. I get myself a coffee, dress up in my new teacher clothes and break out the new mechanical pencils to take extra neat notes. I always start the year with…

Words their way organization