Classroom environment

Time to consider classroom environment!

Why?

Why is classroom environment so important? It's not just about making your classroom pretty.  It's about making your class a safe place.  An inviting place.  A place where kids can look up to see their learning reflected and find resources to help them succeed.

How?

Consider:

• Arrangement.   Are your desks and tables set up for great flow and easy access for pair work, discussions and group work?
• Materials.   Can your students access all materials easily and does it foster independence?
• Wall space.  Is learning visible?  Are anchor charts available for students to refer to when needed?  Is it colorful and eye-catching?
• Structures and procedures.  When structures and procedures are clear and learned, it helps the learning flow.  Spend the time in the beginning getting them set up and it will pay off.

    One way to decorate and celebrate learning is through pennants!   I love to use pennants for holidays and general learning.  Here is what I use.

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Lunar New Year 2023 is the year of the rabbit!

Lunar New Year

2023 is the year of the rabbit!  My students are so excited about it.

The History

Let's teach our kids some history about the of the Lunar New Year.  That is always fun and so important.  This project is good for grades 3-6.

Slide decks

Do you like using slide decks?  Check these out if you want something easy to use and a project for your kids.  

What ways will you teach about the Lunar New Year in your classroom?

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101st day of school! Time for Dalmatian day

101st day of school

Did you know the 101st day of school is coming up?

When is it?

Well.  It's different for everybody.  It depends on when your school year started.

Wait... 101?

Everybody celebrates the 100th day of school.  Why not shake things up and celebrate the 101st?  And we call it Dalmatian day!  Who doesn't love dogs?

Keep it centered

Keep all your activities centered around the number 101 and dalmatians.   Do you need some ideas?  Check out my packet of activities here!

I hope you and your students enjoy the 101st day of school.  I know we had a blast!

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