teacher resources
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Whether you’re celebrating today, or recovering after celebrating all weekend, I hope your festivities are the best! I’ll be sharing something MAJOR later this week, so make sure to pop back in after you wake from the candy-coma. I’ve got something up my sleeve that’ll make life so much easier for anyone who teaches preschool – whether it’s at a traditional school, a child care program, or even if you’re homeschooling a preschooler – and I can’t wait to let you in on it!
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Teacher Appreciation Sale!
Have you heard? Teachers Pay Teachers is having a SALE! I have a bit of a tradition around here, when there’s a sale I like to share what’s on my wish list, if only so that you can find some great things to add to your own wish list. Here’s what I’ll be putting in my cart: Alphabet Letter Ribbons from I is for Inspire. These are super cute and a great way to help children get excited about learning the different letters. I would send children home wearing them, it would be a great way to start conversation with their parents. Spot It Dot It Bundle from My Heart…
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Friday Freebie – Teacher Resumes
Happy Friday! Many of my teacher friends have started to think about where they want to be next year (not me, I’m happy and staying put!). If you are also in the process of applying for new positions then I have a great resource for you. This Teacher Resume Word Bank has all kinds of great terms that are ideal for any teacher resume. It’s from Red Apple Resumes, so go download your copy and take a minute to check out their other amazing resources. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Friday Freebie – Self Reflection
Happy Friday! I have a great freebie for you today, this super easy Self Reflection Tool is from Teaching in Brisbane. It’s a great way to track your good – and not so good- days and then use the data to look for patterns that can help you change or prepare for those days. Download yours and have a wonderful weekend!
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Friday Freebie – Tech Resources
Happy Friday! This week I’ve shared my favorite resource books for the classroom, and today’s freebie includes a ton of additional resources for you to explore. oday’s freebie is another great resource for teachers, this E-book is full links to different sites that are perfect for teachers. There are sites to use with children in the classroom, sites that are perfect for communicating with parents, sites that can help with lesson planning, and sites that are ideal for online storage and file sharing. Download your copy and take some time to explore, you just might find something that will make next year a whole lot easier!
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Resource Review – The Wonder Weeks
I know that back to school season is in full swing, but I thought I’d do something a little different this year. Instead of sharing tips, tricks, and classroom ideas (because I’ve shared plenty of those already) I thought that I would share some of my favorite resource books. Everyday this week I’ll do a review of a different book that I have read, loved, and use regularly. These will be books that are part of my own personal resource library and have helped me in some way – whether they’ve made planning easier, changed my teaching philosophy fundamentally, or helped me understand my students better. I hope that you will take…
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Preschool Resource Review – Encouraging Curiosity
I know that back to school season is in full swing, but I thought I’d do something a little different this year. Instead of sharing tips, tricks, and classroom ideas (because I’ve shared plenty of those already) I thought that I would share some of my favorite resource books. Everyday this week I’ll do a review of a different book that I have read, loved, and use regularly. These will be books that are part of my own personal resource library and have helped me in some way – whether they’ve made planning easier, changed my teaching philosophy fundamentally, or helped me understand my students better. I hope that you will take…
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Preschool Resource Review – Young Investigators
I know that back to school season is in full swing, but I thought I’d do something a little different this year. Instead of sharing tips, tricks, and classroom ideas (because I’ve shared plenty of those already) I thought that I would share some of my favorite resource books. Everyday this week I’ll do a review of a different book that I have read, loved, and use regularly. These will be books that are part of my own personal resource library and have helped me in some way – whether they’ve made planning easier, changed my teaching philosophy fundamentally, or helped me understand my students better. I hope that you will take…
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Preschool Resource Review – Wonderplay Too
I know that back to school season is in full swing, but I thought I’d do something a little different this year. Instead of sharing tips, tricks, and classroom ideas (because I’ve shared plenty of those already) I thought that I would share some of my favorite resource books. Everyday this week I’ll do a review of a different book that I have read, loved, and use regularly. These will be books that are part of my own personal resource library and have helped me in some way – whether they’ve made planning easier, changed my teaching philosophy fundamentally, or helped me understand my students better. I hope that you…
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My favorite Back to School Resources
Have you heard?! It’s that time again, time for Teachers Pay Teachers’ annual Back to School sale. Yesterday I shared the items that are on my wishlist, but I also like to share the resources that I’ve created that are super helpful for back to school. Here are a few of my favorites: Inspire Emergent Curriculum: This standards-based curriculum is perfect for programs that implement the Reggio Philosophy or the Project Approach. Circle Time Mega Pack: Start the year off right by implementing successful, developmentally appropriate circle time from the start. Picture Schedule Cards: Make sure that children always know what is coming next with cards they can use independently. This…
