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Fraction Read Alouds for Big Kids

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Fractions can be a tricky concept for big kids to grasp, but with the right tools, they can be much easier to understand. Enter fraction read alouds! This is a great way to get your kids excited about ...

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Presidents’ Day Activities for Upper Elementary

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What can kids do on Presidents' Day? If you've ever asked this question, then we have what you need. This post shares fun, yet simple Presidents' Day activities for upper elementary students. Not only ...

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Winter Math Activities for Upper Elementary

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Frigid temperatures and shorter sunlit days make teaching during winter tough! But with a little creativity and energy, you can make math fun regardless of the weather. In this blog post, you'll find ...

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Indoor Recess Ideas Any Teacher Can Handle

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You know it's going to happen one day. Inclement weather, safety lockdowns, and other reasons cause recess cancellations. What are you going to do? Well, this post outlines easy and effective indoor ...

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Read-Alouds vs. Novel Studies: Key Differences Between Them in the Classroom

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As a teacher, you may be wondering whether to use read-alouds or novel studies in your classroom. Though they may seem similar at first glance, there are actually quite a few key differences that you ...

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10 Effective Ways to Get Out of a Teaching Rut

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We've all been there. You know, that feeling when you just can't seem to get excited about teaching anymore. The material feels dry, your students are uninterested, and you're just overall burnt out. ...

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Creative & Easy Christmas Classroom Decor Ideas

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It's time to deck the halls! Or rather, deck your classroom with holiday bulletin boards, ornament walls, Christmas-themed doors and more. If you're looking for fun and festive ideas that are also ...

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20 Diverse Christmas Read-Alouds for Kids

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Oh the weather outside may be frightful, but having good books to read during December is delightful! If you're looking for some fresh titles to add to your holiday collection, look no further. This ...

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Teaching Nonfiction Text Features The Easy Way

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You need your students to understand nonfiction text in a simple process. I completely understand! This post gives upper elementary teachers tips that are effective, but also quick. Here you'll learn ...

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Erin Condren 2022 Back to School Collection

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Back to school season involves lots of planning and lots of shopping! What items work best for teachers and students? Well, this post shares details on the new Erin Condren 2022 back to school ...

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You get a variety of printable and digital activities that introduce your kiddos to amazing Black heroes like:
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Happy New Years 🥳🤩 Kicking off 2023 with a Happy New Years 🥳🤩 

Kicking off 2023 with a bang 💥using some of my favorite New Years books for kids. 

Check out the full blog post with New Years activity ideas on The Butterfly Teacher. (Link in bio)

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Do teachers really need a Pinterest-perfect lookin Do teachers really need a Pinterest-perfect looking classroom library in order to motivate kids to read? NOPE!

In fact, I stopped doing the whole "matchy-immaculately-designed-book-bin-labels" years ago. 😒

This saved countless hours + my sanity. 🤪

This YouTube video details WHY I came to this conclusion and I also share THE EASIEST way to manage and organize your classroom library! 🙌🏾

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What's my #1 piece of advice to teachers when it c What's my #1 piece of advice to teachers when it comes to classroom management? TEACH PROCEDURES

I would cover everything during the first weeks of school like:
--how to line up
--where to put papers
--what to do when your pencil breaks
--how to enter and exit my classroom

I also put the most important procedures on my students' desk using velcro dots. You can also grab these FREE, editable procedures checklists from my TpT store!

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