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DIY Personalized Bookmarks: An Easy and Cheap End of the Year Student Gift Idea
As the last weeks of school approach, some teachers are searching for the perfect end of the year student gift idea. One affordable and simple option that students appreciate is personalized bookmarks. You can create this quick DIY gift in an hour or less! Supplies...
Create Your Own Board Game: A Fun End of the Year Activity
As the school year winds down, many teachers are looking for creative and engaging activities to keep their students motivated and learning until the very end. One activity that is sure to get your students excited is create your own board game. Not only is it a fun...
5 Tips That Will Increase Teacher Productivity at School
Have you ever been the last one in the parking lot at school? If not, high five to YOU for mastering your teacher productivity! I have been the last car more times than I want to admit. Honestly, it’s all because I wasn’t great at using my time productively during the...
Back to School Made Easy with Forms, Checklists, and Printables
Getting ready for a new school year can be stressful. Meetings, planning, professional development, classroom setup - the list goes on. One way to make things a little less hectic is to use forms and checklists to help keep you organized. These printables can be used...
How to Customize and Set Up the Perfect DIY Teacher Planner
Many teacher planners available on the market are quite expensive and not customizable. If you want a lesson planner that is tailored specifically to your needs, then you may want to consider creating your own. This guide is filled with tips and tricks and will show...
3 Simple Ways to Save Time During the School Day
Teachers have enough on their plates every day. Finding ways to make tasks easier and more efficient will help save time during the school day. In turn, it will help you get out the door at the end of contract hours a little bit faster. The ultimate goal is to start...
7 Ways to Make Your End of Day Routine Stress-Free
It's never too late in the school year to establish an end of day routine in your classroom. Having predictable procedures will calm the chaos and ensure you get everything done before students head home for the day. In each of the three schools I taught at, the...
5 Great Things You Can Do With Class Newsletters
Every school year, no matter what grade I was teaching, I sent home weekly class newsletters. I firmly believe that communication between school and home is essential when building a bond between the two. Even if you have parents who don't bother to read it, there are...
What Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum Mapping
Curriculum mapping is a process that helps teachers understand what students must know and be able to do after teaching, how content will be taught, and how learning outcomes will be assessed. Creating a curriculum map at the beginning of the school year allows...