How many times have you heard teachers say that it is more work to plan for a sub and easier to just "tough it out" while being sick? Instead, teachers should be thinking.... It shouldn't have to be that difficult to plan for a sub! If you have the right resources and plans to help your sub get through the day, planning should be a breeze! It may take an hour or so to set it up initially, but do it NOW while you are still healthy! You'll be so happy you did when you can't get out of bed! Listen to Ryan and make a promise to take some time for YOURSELF! Your students will understand ;) Here are FREEBIES to get you started towards building your own Sub Binder and Sub … [Read more...]
Freebie Friday!
Hi Teacher friends! It's Friday!! Woohoo!! :) I hope you've had a productive week in the classroom! Here's to a wonderful weekend with friends and family! Just wanted to post two quick freebies before the weekend is here. Here are the links - Enjoy! :) Click here for this free resource! Click here for this free resource! … [Read more...]
How to THRIVE as a Substitute Teacher!
We often don't consider how great being a substitute teacher can be! It's hard when you feel like your life is in limbo waiting the next teaching job to come along. But whether you're trying to land your dream job or trying to just survive your first few weeks of subbing, here are a few things that may cheer you up. Subbing is fantastic for a few reasons: A big one is that you are able to just enjoy the students for the day, not having to worry too much about parents, conferences, or other sometimes stressful things that go along with being a teacher. Unless you are in a long term sub assignment, if you have a TERRIBLE day you don't have to come back... EVER! YOU are doing the … [Read more...]
Easter / Spring FREE Craftivity & Sale!
Hi teacher friends! Last week I was on a craftivity RAMPAGE. I was so hyped up, I created and uploaded five all in one day. Phew! After brainstorming lessons for spring in my last blogpost, I was amped to create a bundle of both Easter and spring craftivities! Easter is only a few days away so I wanted to include products in the bundle that could be used after the holiday as well! So without further ado, here is the sale I am currently throwing for the next 48 hours (Sunday & Monday) : 20% off ALL CRAFTIVITIES in my store (including Easter and spring) FREE Cherry Blossom Craftivity - Click here for … [Read more...]
Bring Spring into the Classroom!
Hi teacher friends, Spring is just around the corner! I'm more than ready for changes in the weather! If you're like me, you want your class to enjoy the upcoming season as well! Here are some fun spring activities and ideas to get you and your students ready for spring! 1. Earth day - Taking action! Is there a cause that your students are passionate about? Do they care about the endangerment of species or the harmful effects of global warming? Brainstorm a cause that students want to work together for to create a change in the world. Decide steps that you and your students will take to help support that cause. 2. Beautiful Butterfly hand art! Students paint colorful … [Read more...]
10 Activities with Geometry & Shapes!
Hi teachers friends! Are you sick of your hearing your students repeatedly say, "I'm just not a math person!"? Math can be a struggle for many. Changing the way you approach new concepts with your students may leave an impact on your math strugglers. Here are fun and creative activities that you can easily modify to fit the needs of your classroom. For more advanced students, I'll give you ideas to enrich the activity! 1. Geometric Art Take geometry to an artistic level! Give students specific directions of sizes, colors, and shapes. As an extension, students can classify types (if using triangles, they can label obtuse, right, or acute). They could also measure their angles and find … [Read more...]
Unique St Patty’s Day Classroom Ideas!
Racking your brain over what to do in the classroom this St. Patty's Day? Here are some fun St Patty's Day activities to implement in the classroom! 1. Creative writing prompts in March Every morning in March have your students answer a creative writing question! Here are some ideas to get you started: "Today is your lucky day! You found a lucky clover. What are four wishes you would like to come true?" "What would you do if you had a pot of gold?" "How would you trick a sneaky leprechaun into giving you all his gold?" "What is a trinket or item you find to be lucky and why?" 2. Get out the fiddles and bagpipes! Listen to the music of Ireland! When students come in … [Read more...]
Top Teacher Problems!
While being in the classroom as well as lurking on teacher forums such as “A to Z Teacher Stuff”, I see the same complaints time and time again. "There's not enough time in my day" "I work way too much with little appreciation. I'm just over it." "I have this one parent that makes me want to drive off a cliff!" "My class is out of control." Whether you're a first year teacher or a veteran, you are most likely dealing with at LEAST one of these problems currently in the classroom. So I did a little research to figure out not only the biggest issues teachers struggle with, but strategies and tools to help handle them. TIME There is never enough for … [Read more...]
Teachers are Heroes Sale – TpT!
Teacher friends, Guess what time it is?!? It is time for another TpT Statewide Sale!! WOOHOO!! It's a one day sale beginning on February 25th! Teachers, I hope you're ready! For sellers who participate, stores will be up to 28% off! The StudentSavvy store will be set to the highest amount of savings! www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/StudentSavvy In celebration, here are Super Hero Teacher FREEBIE posters to give as gifts or to sport in your classroom! Click HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREEBIES! I've been non-stop creating products for my store! Here are the newly designed resources that will be ON SALE … [Read more...]
Benefits of Music in the Classroom
Why music should be utilized in the classroom! It’s so much more than just music. It facilities other areas of learning. Music actually helps language processing – according to a study conducted at Stanford University, “Researchers have demonstrated that people with musical experience found it easier than non-musicians to detect small differences in word syllables.” -Source: http://news.stanford.edu/ The arts can help students who struggle Traditional classroom learning can be a struggle for some students. According to author Beth Olshansky, her daughter while painting was able to “access and express imaginative ideas and descriptive … [Read more...]