Teach your students how to be a good friend with the book Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend and this FREEBIE (anchor chart and class book)!
Have you ever wanted to see EXACTLY what other teachers do for the very first day of school? This is an in depth look at the first day of school lesson plans! This blog post shares ideas for getting to know your students, establishing procedures, and making it through that VERY first day without going crazy!
The smell of paper and pencil shavings, the look of a new pink eraser, and nice, colorful crayons, markers, and pencils. Oh, how I love the aisles of school supplies that pop up in every store right around the time that we really get into the swing of summer. Although the school supplies come into
Have you ever wanted to see EXACTLY what other teachers do for the very first day of school? This is an in depth look at the first day of school lesson plans! This blog post shares ideas for getting to know your students, establishing procedures, and making it through that VERY first day without going crazy!
Make the first day of school easy with this huge list of BTS procedures FREEBIE! This post includes suggestions for WHAT and WHEN to teach procedures!
The smell of paper and pencil shavings, the look of a new pink eraser, and nice, colorful crayons, markers, and pencils. Oh, how I love the aisles of school supplies that pop up in every store right around the time that we really get into the swing of summer. Although the school supplies come into
It is about that time of year…you know, where the paper work starts cranking and you start seeing which kids might need a little extra boost. Which means that RTI is about to crank up […]
I LOVE color! I also love my teacher binder to be full of color, but let's face it, printing in color can get expensive. My school doesn't own a colored
Are you overwhelmed with all the teacher binder options? Are you looking for the perfect binder, but can’t find it? Maybe you need some of its contents but
How does slow processing speed affect students? Slow processing speed can create anxiety as the struggle with processing verbal or visual information.
Well, I may be a bit late to the party, but least I arrived, right??? In the last few posts I really focused on Close Reading and what some of the research says. I do […]
Make the first day of school easy with this huge list of BTS procedures FREEBIE! This post includes suggestions for WHAT and WHEN to teach procedures!
Coleridge holds that a man cannot have a pure mind who refuses apple dumplings. I am not certain but he is right. - Charles Lamb Apples are the hallmark of fall. Canning of applesauce, the smell of batches of thick, brown, delicious apple butter; and of course, bites of crisp, juicy apples. I have
Teach students back to school routines and procedures for the bathroom and hallway using this looks like/ sounds like anchor chart FREEBIE!
I tried to think of some cutesy and creative titles for this blog post, but drew a blank. So, I just called it what it was! LOL! A bit of background: We are set to […]
You'll wish you knew about these organization and decoration ideas sooner.
I am a technology junky! At any given time you will find a collection of iPads, laptops, iPhones, smart T.V.s, e-readers, you name it. If you haven't read Goodnight iPad by Ann Droyd, you really should. This may very well have taken place in my house. ;) If you aren't sold on the importance of integrating technology in the classroom or have doubts, this video is an absolute MUST!! This video is one of the most powerful videos that I have watched lately. This year I was fortunate to receive Chromebooks for all of my students. Receiving these Chromebooks and feeling the pressure (mostly self-induced) to use them often and effectively was, and still is, overwhelming. To keep my sanity in check, I decided to start small. By starting small, I saved my sanity and also my students'. Whether you have one, two, three or many technology devices available for your students, start small!! To get you started or to simply get your creative technology juices flowing, I have a list of 10 simple ways to integrate technology into the classroom, and they are all free. These tools and resources are great for the classroom that is 1:1 with technology, or the classroom that has only one iPad or tablet. Do you only have one device? Create a center that focuses on the use of technology. 1. Listen/Watch digital stories. There are many free websites available where students can go, choose a book, and listen to the story. Zing and Storyonline are a perfect start! 2. Have students begin with a little research. Provide them with a topic and have them gather 3-5 facts. Here, on Upper Elementary Snapshots, we have a list of child-safe search engines that you can find HERE. 3. Create a Google form for students to choose their lunch choice for the day. 4. Practice math skills on IXL. IXL is a paid subscription, but students can practice for free until they have reached the daily problem limit. 5. Create a Kahoot to review for an upcoming test. They are a hoot and students LOVE them! 6. Have students visit Wonderopolis, read the wonder of the day, and reflect in their writing journal. 7. Create a classroom blog using Google's free Blogger. Post an open-ended reading question for students to comment. 8. For Social Studies, use KidsGeo.com to practice their geography skills. 9. If you are familiar with QR codes, create a question of the day and require students to check their answer by scanning the code. 10. Can students ever get enough practice with basic math facts?!?! XtraMath is a perfect free solution! Remember to start slow! Focus on one area of your choice. Allow students to become comfortable with using the tool and allow yourself to become comfortable implementing it. Once you and your students are comfortable, think about adding a new focus. Taking baby steps with ultimately lead to success! Teaching With Simplicity Pinterest Facebook Instagram Teachers Pay Teachers
Teach your students how to be a good friend with the book Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend and this FREEBIE (anchor chart and class book)!
Canva is an excellent website for students to use to create graphics, reports, infographics, one-pagers, brochures, e-books, posters, public service announcements, collages, images, and MORE. It's a go-to resource for ease of use, and students can integrate Canva into both reading workshop and writ
If you are applying for a job at VIPKID, then you will need some props! One of the most essential props are emotion props. These emoji faces are a FREE and easy way to achieve this! Get these Free Printable VIPKID Emoji Faces right here to add to your prop arsenal. Let's talk about props for a
10 Classroom Family Photo Display Ideas Setting up a classroom family photo display is a great way to build a positive classroom community. Today, I'm going to share a letter you can send home requesting a family
I tried to think of some cutesy and creative titles for this blog post, but drew a blank. So, I just called it what it was! LOL! A bit of background: We are set to […]
A colleague of mine once came n my room after school and said, “HOW does is your room always look so organized and clean after school!?!?” I had to laugh. Because it really wasn’t. I […]
Welcome to the Teaching With Simplicity blog! You’ll find tons of helpful teaching resources, with tools, tips, stories, and activities for your students!
The smell of paper and pencil shavings, the look of a new pink eraser, and nice, colorful crayons, markers, and pencils. Oh, how I love the aisles of school supplies that pop up in every store right around the time that we really get into the swing of summer. Although the school supplies come into
Want to know how to help a child focus the easy way? We've got 9 simple strategies you can implement TODAY both at home and in the classroom!
Are you looking for preschool morning meeting ideas? What is a morning meeting? What does it look like in a preschool or pre-k classroom? How do you get started with a morning meeting? Here you'll find the answers to all these questions and more!
Getting your students to practice multiplication facts can be a challenge. I have compiled 10 ways to practice multiplication facts, that my students have
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What does a beach ball have to do with prefixes and suffixes?
Have you ever wanted to see EXACTLY what other teachers do for the very first day of school? This is an in depth look at the first day of school lesson plans! This blog post shares ideas for getting to know your students, establishing procedures, and making it through that VERY first day without going crazy!
Mandy’s Tips for Teachers is committed to providing informative resources for educators. For more details, contact me.
Have you ever wanted to see EXACTLY what other teachers do for the very first day of school? This is an in depth look at the first day of school lesson plans! This blog post shares ideas for getting to know your students, establishing procedures, and making it through that VERY first day without going crazy!
Well, I may be a bit late to the party, but least I arrived, right??? In the last few posts I really focused on Close Reading and what some of the research says. I do […]
Technology in the classroom constantly changes and so are the classroom tech tools that we use every day with our students. Sometimes it is just hard to stay with it when everything is changing right? Putting these classroom tech tools to work in your classroom goes hand in hand with building a 21st-century learning environment.
Teach your students how to be a good friend with the book Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend and this FREEBIE (anchor chart and class book)!
Manners are an integral part of any classroom management system. Click through to learn more and get a FREE download to help.
Rainforest yoga looks like fun!
Need a way to engage your students and motivate them to learn. Use try using games to woo them into learning by incorporating technology in the classroom.
Learn how to use google docs in your classroom to make learning interesting for your students and life a lot easier for yourself!
I tried to think of some cutesy and creative titles for this blog post, but drew a blank. So, I just called it what it was! LOL! A bit of background: We are set to […]
I am thrilled to be linking up with Sarah over at More than a Worksheet! She set up a monthly linky party with easy (and slightly bridal! LOL) guidelines : something old, something new, something […]
Thank heavens it is the end of the year as we know it. And I totally feel fine. This is my last week of school! Hallelujah! I posted earlier about not having my students move my classroom. A teammate did the math: if my 20 students each take one item from my classroom to the
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Have you ever wanted to see EXACTLY what other teachers do for the very first day of school? This is an in depth look at the first day of school lesson plans! This blog post shares ideas for getting to know your students, establishing procedures, and making it through that VERY first day without going crazy!
