I can’t believe summer is almost over! With back to school in full swing, I know every teacher is organizing their classrooms. For parents’ night or open house (depends on what your school calls it!) I created a free printable pencil lined worksheet. This worksheet is designed for a parent to write their hopes for […]
Back to School Bulletin Board Ideas
Hello, teachers! I’m sure you’ve been scouring the web and Pinterest for some new bulletin board ideas, right? Well, feast your tired eyes on this wonderful post. For this back to school edition of our continual bulletin board series, we’ve divided up our welcome back to school bulletin board for 2013 into two categories: bunting […]
First Day of School Writing Activity: Back to School Bus Mini-Book
Need an original idea for a back-to-school writing activity? Hop on the school bus! This back to school mini-book includes beginning of the year writing prompts and a title page where the students can draw themselves driving the mini-bus. Since most school are moving to Common Core, we’ve aligned it for those standards. This is […]
Back to School Activity: About Me Themed School Bus
It’s the first day of school: your room is organized, and your students radiate with excitement. Who are these new little eager learners? This back-to-school about me activity is a perfect ice breaker and simple way get to know your class! Your students will draw and write about themselves on the back to school bus! Here’s […]
Back to school Breakfast Ideas
When I taught high school, I remember how my student came to their morning class half awake. They could hardly get out of bed much less eat breakfast. I allowed them to eat in my classroom as long as it was something, somewhat nutritious i.e. fruit. At least then they were getting a little brain […]