When you’re writing report card comments and progress reports, it can be a real puzzle to get across how each student is doing. But here’s the deal: kick things off with the good stuff. We’re talking about the wins, the high-fives, the “I’m doing awesome” moments. By including assessments of both academic achievements and personal … Continue reading Mastering the Art of Insightful Report Card Comments
Thanksgiving provides us with a great excuse to sit on the couch all day, overeat, and maybe catch a game or two (or a parade!), but it’s also the perfect time to stop and reflect on the things in our lives that we’re most thankful for. As much as I enjoy the holiday, our house … Continue reading Giving Thanks: An Easy Classroom Craft
Here is a simple craft that your students will absolutely love during spooky season. We’ve included a step-by-step guide with photos to enhance your crafting experience! This craft only requires a few materials (shown below): Craft Paper – we used Modern Farmhouse Project Paper Googly Eyes Scissors Glue Pencil Ruler Objects for Tracing Step 1: … Continue reading Inspire Creativity in the Classroom with a Festive Halloween Spider Craft!
For those of us parenting through these uncertain times, one thing has felt absolutely certain: our children have not been getting all the education they have needed or would normally receive. And now summer is here. Our children need to be outdoors—running, swimming, reestablishing connections to others and to the world that once was. But … Continue reading Lessons in Empathy and Proactivity: Two Great Summer Reads for Upper Elementary Students and Middle Schoolers