I'VE GOT SOME GREAT NEWS!!! It’s really true! I mean, what teacher doesn't long for a brand new classroom rug. And folks, I’ve been given the SUPREME opportunity to spread my love for KidCarpets and their classroom rugs to all my readers. I’m so happy I can hardly contain myself. If you are one of the fortunate teachers that have a classroom rug, circle area rug or even a little rug in the library area of your classroom, count your blessings. For my own classroom, I had your run of ... VIEW POST
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8 Tips To Help Support a Kinesthetic Classroom
8 Tips to Help Support a Kinesthetic Classroom? Don't be mistaken! This is not a 'flexible seating' post. Flexible seating is part of the puzzle piece, but throwing a bunch of wobble seats and bean bags in a classroom, does not solve the problem by itself. What's the problem? The problem is that children are wired to move and even with the best intentions and understanding of that fact, I really had to work very hard to physically get my classroom ready for that. I think I have a 'kids need ... VIEW POST
St. Patrick’s Day Classroom Games
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner which means it's time to utilize some tried and true classroom games to keep learning fun and engaging throughout the holiday. Games are a huge motivator for students. In my own classroom, when there is a game available to play, I know my students are ALL IN. Plus, when students play games, their cognition and memory increase. These St. Patrick's Day Classroom Games for Kindergarten are an excellent way to help students practice ELA and math skills. ... VIEW POST
Give Your Year A Bright Start — with Astrobrights’ Colorize Your Classroom Contest!
It's always amazing to me how each year I can spend oodles and oodles of time and energy in my classroom for weeks before the start of school, and still, it never feels like I'm ready. This year is no different. While I've been working away, I'm not quite ready to show you my completed room, but I did want to share with you how I've been incorporating my favorite Astrobrights papers into some of my Back To School projects including a freebie. The best part though . . . is that I'll also be ... VIEW POST
Astro Bright Minds Challenge You To Colorize Your Classroom
Astrobrights' Papers Colorize Your Classroom contest is back and better than ever, and I can't wait to share all the details with you all. It's no secret that color can be an amazing medium for enhancing communication, decorating, and basically making everything look fabulous in your classroom. And who doesn't want a fabulous looking classroom? But did you know that color can do so much more? Studies show that color can increase memory by up to 50% and help students ... VIEW POST
Back To School With Guess Who?
An apple a day is what I always say . . . Please welcome Michelle from Apples and ABCs as she gives you some tips for organizing your classroom helpers. Hello everyone! It's Michelle from Apples and ABC's! I am so excited be blogging for Marsha today, so thanks for having me :). On staying with the theme "Back to School" (is it coming WAY too fast for anyone else?!?) I want to share with you how I do my "daily helpers" in class. I get so jealous of the ... VIEW POST
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