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3 Simple Pre-Break Tasks to Ensure a Smoother January
Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of returning to school after winter break? With just a few simple, high-impact tasks, you can set yourself up for a smooth and stress-free January. From quick pre-break prep to actionable strategies for your first week back, this guide is packed with tips to simplify your classroom reset and help you focus on what matters most: teaching with ease and confidence.
4 Simple Strategies to Engage Readers After Winter Holiday Break
Discover 4 simple reading strategies to re-engage students after winter break! From new book ideas and fun reading challenges to interactive read-alouds and group projects, these classroom tips will help students rebuild their love for reading. Plus, grab free resources to make implementation even easier!
5 Ways To Boost Student Engagement And Rigor During The Holidays
Unlock the secret to keeping your classroom learning-focused during the festive season with our top five strategies. Discover how to blend holiday excitement with educational rigor and keep your students thoroughly engaged. Plus download a free resource that will help you master the holiday teaching challenge!
Celebrating Valentine's Day In Upper Elementary with a History of Chocolate
Bring rigor to your Valentine’s Day lessons with a mini-unit on the history of chocolate. Incorporate meaningful and engaging teaching resources during school holidays through thematic nonfiction units that teach important reading skills while students learn about the history of a holiday.
One Simple Way to Boost Positivity During the Holidays
This free tool is the perfect resource for boosting positivity and is one of the easiest classroom management strategies I’ve used. It’s easy to implement and super effective in turning students’ attention to others during the holidays.
My Simplest Way to Celebrate Read Across America Day
On Read Across America Day, move the focus from Dr. Seuss Week to its intended purpose – encouraging students to celebrate reading. Rather than focusing on one author, it’s the perfect time to create a reading day for exploring diverse children’s literature from multiple writers. Here’s how I celebrated Read Across America in my upper elementary classroom in the simplest, but most effective way.
Everything You Need to Know About Children’s Book Week
Everything You Need to Know About Children’s Book Week | Looking to celebrate book week in your upper elementary classroom? Here are a few simple ideas, tips, and resources to celebrate a love of reading with your students. | everythingjustso.org