“This is fun!” are the words I’ve heard over and over again as my students play our new game Blocks Rock! With indoor recess all week, we received this game at the perfect time! Not only is it an engaging + competitive game, but it also activates brain development through structured block play without the students even knowing they are learning! Now that is a win-win in my book! 🙂 How to Play! The game comes with a set of…
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Strong morning routines = the basis for the day! Anyone else ever feel unprepared in the morning and then realize they just set the tone for the entire day? Well, you aren’t alone! You guys, your morning routine is one of the most important times…
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This week in the life of a Minnesota teacher was full of sugar, a lot of energy and a whole lot of love! We had another 4 day week with one of those days being Valentine’s Day and we are still trying to get back…
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Alright y’all, besides classroom management, ELA instruction is my favorite subject to discuss! I am by no means an expert and always have growing to do, but it is the subject that I enjoy to teach the most. This year I started implementing introducing…
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Happy fall everyone! I’m back for a little fall fun! 🙂 I know y’all have seen breakout activities and escape rooms! They are the perfect way to engage students in activities that support critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, teamwork and meaningful discussion. Students work…
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The end of the year is full of chaos, field trips, laughter & tears! (hence why I am writing this a week after school is out) Since the craziness has died down, I thought I would share a little about our end of the year and…
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Sprinkle Kindness throughout your school with this fun activity! I know most of y’all have seen “The Jelly Donut Difference” by Maria Dismondy posted about all over Instagram and Pinterest! I finally got the chance to read it to my students and it did not…
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Hey everyone! Can you believe it is already the end of the school year? This time of the year is filled with all different emotions for both teachers and students. To help make the end of the year stay positive, I am teaming up with…
