Parents, Holidays

How to Create a Whole School Bulletin Board

Bulletin boards are more than a way to decorate the school, they reflect the identity of the school or classroom. An eye catching bulletin board will build interest in every student and help students make connections to one another. An effective bulletin board can foster a sense of belonging within a learning community, either the individual classroom or the whole school.

Warm Up With a Good Book Bulletin Board
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Managing Behaviors, Holidays

How To Survive Teaching in December and Making it Through Holidays

The weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter Break can feel exhausting. While the weather changes and the days become shorter, the students grow in their excitement for the upcoming break and holidays. Teaching in December can be tough. What is a tired reading teacher to do? Read on for some tips on how to survive teaching reading through the December holidays!

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Fall Reading, Holidays

Thanksgiving Themed Classroom Activities forReading and Math

The end of November is an interesting time to be a teacher. One third of the school year has already passed, parent/teacher conferences are wrapped up and report cards have probably gone home to families. Here are some fun Thanksgiving themed classroom activities to enjoy when you may be exhausted and ready for Thanksgiving break.

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