Tips for Teachers

A collection of helpful tips, ideas, and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms. I share DIY classroom organization ideas as well as Dollar Tree hacks for your classroom. You will find classroom management tips and tricks as well as teacher printing hacks. I also love sharing my favorite picture books and read alouds for upper elementary students.
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The Ultimate Playlist for Your Upper Elementary Classroom
Have you considered playing music in your upper elementary classroom? Playing music in the classroom can help students feel relaxed and help them focus. Instrumental, ambient, nature sounds, and electronic music in the classroom are great choices. Upper elementary students enjoy listening to film and video game soundtracks. You can also have students vote on a playlist and help build on your classroom community. Students can complete the music-themed close reading activity with mystery pictures.
the ultimate list of indoor recess activities that will save your sanity
Indoor Recess Activities & Games That are Perfect for 3rd-5th Grade
Indoor recess is bound to happen if you teach in an elementary classroom. Whether we like it or not sometimes indoor recess is necessary and today I’m sharing my best teacher tips! I am including over 20 indoor recess activities like GoNoodle or YouTube. My upper elementary students always enjoy doing whole class games. Don’t forget about finding used board games at yard sales or even asking parents to send them in too. Check out the variety of indoor recess ideas!
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The Ultimate List of Indoor Recess Activities
Indoor recess is bound to happen if you teach in an elementary classroom. Whether we like it or not sometimes indoor recess is necessary and today I’m sharing my best teacher tips! I am including over 20 indoor recess activities like GoNoodle or YouTube. My upper elementary students always enjoy doing whole class games. Don’t forget about finding used board games at yard sales or even asking parents to send them in too. Check out the variety of indoor recess ideas!
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20+ Indoor Recess Ideas for Upper Elementary
Indoor recess is bound to happen if you teach in an elementary classroom. Whether we like it or not sometimes indoor recess is necessary and today I’m sharing my best teacher tips! I am including over 20 indoor recess activities like GoNoodle or YouTube. My upper elementary students always enjoy doing whole class games. Don’t forget about finding used board games at yard sales or even asking parents to send them in too. Check out the variety of indoor recess ideas!
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Indoor Recess Games & Ideas for Elementary
Indoor recess is bound to happen if you teach in an elementary classroom. Whether we like it or not sometimes indoor recess is necessary and today I’m sharing my best teacher tips! I am including over 20 indoor recess activities like GoNoodle or YouTube. My upper elementary students always enjoy doing whole class games. Don’t forget about finding used board games at yard sales or even asking parents to send them in too. Check out the variety of indoor recess ideas!
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13 Dollar Store Items to Pick up for your Classroom
Do you need some great Dollar Store classroom hacks? Today, I’m sharing the top 3 items to pick up at the dollar store for your upper elementary classroom. These Dollar Store classroom ideas will be perfect to use for math small groups, literacy small groups, elementary games, and more! You could easily use some ideas for indoor recess activities or elementary crafts for kids. Be sure to read about what I think would be the perfect way for an emotional check in for students.
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Dollar Store Classroom Ideas | Teaching Tips
Do you need some great Dollar Store classroom hacks? Today, I’m sharing the top 3 items to pick up at the dollar store for your upper elementary classroom. These Dollar Store classroom ideas will be perfect to use for math small groups, literacy small groups, elementary games, and more! You could easily use some ideas for indoor recess activities or elementary crafts for kids. Be sure to read about what I think would be the perfect way for an emotional check in for students.
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Pick Up These 13 Items for Your Elementary Classroom at the Dollar Store | Dollar Store Classroom Ha
Do you need some great Dollar Store classroom hacks? Today, I’m sharing the top 3 items to pick up at the dollar store for your upper elementary classroom. These Dollar Store classroom ideas will be perfect to use for math small groups, literacy small groups, elementary games, and more! You could easily use some ideas for indoor recess activities or elementary crafts for kids. Be sure to read about what I think would be the perfect way for an emotional check in for students.
dollar store items to pick up for your classroom
Dollar Store Classroom Hacks | Teaching Tips
Do you need some great Dollar Store classroom hacks? Today, I’m sharing the top 3 items to pick up at the dollar store for your upper elementary classroom. These Dollar Store classroom ideas will be perfect to use for math small groups, literacy small groups, elementary games, and more! You could easily use some ideas for indoor recess activities or elementary crafts for kids. Be sure to read about what I think would be the perfect way for an emotional check in for students.
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Prep for the Holiday Season with your Teacher Wish List - Fun in 5th Grade & MORE
Have you thought about having a Teacher Wish List ready to go for the holiday shopping season? I recommend a variety of classroom wish list ideas for teachers. I have a variety of choices and price ranges too. Teachers Pay Teachers ClassFund and Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Cards are both great options. Don’t forget about your DonorsChoose projects! Amazon Wish List for Teachers is also an easy way for parents and members of your community to donate to your elementary classroom.
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6 Sub Activities that Actually Keep Students Engaged
Are you looking for easy and engaging sub activities that you can leave when you’re in a pinch? These upper elementary activities and ideas are easy to add to your sub plans. We are sharing close reading activities, digital games, and center activities. These low prep activities allow students to work on a variety of academic skills while you’re away. Don’t stress over sub plans ever again with these ideas.
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6 Activities You Can Leave for a Sub
Are you looking for easy and engaging sub activities that you can leave when you’re in a pinch? These upper elementary activities and ideas are easy to add to your sub plans. We are sharing close reading activities, digital games, and center activities. These low prep activities allow students to work on a variety of academic skills while you’re away. Don’t stress over sub plans ever again with these ideas.
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How to Save Google Slides as a | Teaching Tips
Are you wondering how to save Google Slides as a PowerPoint. In today’s post, I am sharing a step-by-step tutorial on how to do this. Use these quick teaching tips as you convert Google Slides to PowerPoint. You are going to want to save these technology tips for teachers for later. Head to the blog and save for later.
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Easy and Engaging Ideas you can Leave for a Sub - Fun in 5th Grade & MORE
Are you looking for easy and engaging sub activities that you can leave when you’re in a pinch? These upper elementary activities and ideas are easy to add to your sub plans. We are sharing close reading activities, digital games, and center activities. These low prep activities allow students to work on a variety of academic skills while you’re away. Don’t stress over sub plans ever again with these ideas.
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14 Must Teach Classroom Procedures
Teaching classroom procedures, classroom routines, and classroom rules at the beginning of the year is so important. This allows you to have a stress free beginning of the year and really helps with your overall classroom management system. Today, I am sharing 14 must teach classroom procedures including those that have to do with small groups, homework, classroom supplies and more. Teaching students about classroom jobs and technology are also top of the list. Learn all 14 now!