Classroom smartboard decor

I’m a big fan of Ikea furniture in the classroom. A few years ago I picked up some Trofast shelves and they have been well worth the cost. Each year I told myself I would label them and each year the summer would go by without me doing so. I knew I loved them before ... Read More about Trofast in the Classroom

Using timers in the classroom is my favorite ways to manage student engagement. Here are 3 ways in which you can use class slides today!

Great ideas and inspiration in this middle school classroom reveal - from decorating to small group areas to hanging posters and anchor charts.

Smartboard + decor #classroom

Week 5! Week 5! I am so excited about week five, because I get to bring you all into my classroom and talk a little about classroom dec...

Target book cover seat covers and neat desk arrangement,

Platform for smart board

Using technology in our classroom everyday. The smartboard delivers the most use with lessons in our classroom aligned with the Common Core Standards

I don't know if you notice from this picture but there in not much of a calendar in my classroom. That is because my calendar routine is ...

It's that time of the year, when teachers are thinking about what they're going to do next year. Some are staying put and many are switching grade levels or subjects. Schools are running out of time to spend money and are asking teachers what they want to buy and fast! I have seen a lot teachers asking these types of questions lately. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade (3 years in 1st and 3 years in 2nd) for the past 6 years and thought maybe a list of my must-haves would help out those who are…