This is a great activity to incorporate the first couple weeks of school! I always try to do it with the school librarian if possible. If not, you can definitely do it in your own classroom! It doesn’t have to be anything complicated. By the second week, I want to make sure that all of my stude

Of course, there are going to be a handful of students that are already avid readers before they even come to our class. That was me as a student. I still appreciated my English teachers and the school librarian always having a new book recommendation for me. That’s actually how I fell in love with

If you have other tips for making grading more manageable, definitely share them in the comments! This is one of the most time-consuming parts of our job. I personally REFUSE to use the new AI tools to grade student work. I want to be the one reading my students’ work and providing them with mea

I actually LOVE graphic novels and books in verse! 📚 It has been so cool to see so many of my reluctant readers fall in love with reading because of these books. I love how accessible they are for students and how they allow students to build confidence in their reading abilities. 📖💛 If you h

Some tips to help encourage independent reading and create a true culture of reading in your classroom! 📚 It takes a lot of intention and consistency, but it is 100% worth it. There is nothing better than watching your students fall in love with reading and discover books they genuinely enjoy. 💛

I think getting home and passing out on the couch after the first day/week of teaching is just a rite of passage, haha! 😂 #teachersoftiktok #newteacher #firstyearteacher #firstweekofschool #teacherthings

Come play at The Play Social with us 🤍🧸 #indoorplayplace #sahm #theplaysocial #effingham #toddleractivities

Give me all your toddler lunch ideas!! 🍴🥪 #momsoftiktok #toddlermom #toddlerlunches #momtips

Two weeks ago! Officially 12 weeks 🤍👶🏼 We are so so excited for another baby to join our family. I can’t believe this is real! I have unfortunately been super sick, but that just comes with it.

I cannot recommend daily or weekly slides enough!! 💻They’ve made such a BIG difference in my classroom. Teachers—If you use daily/weekly slides, I’d LOVE to know how you like using them in your classroom! Please feel free to share in the comments. When I started using them, here’s what I no

If you know anything about me, you know that I don’t leave the house without one of my @Wildbird carriers! I am so excited to try out their new aerial toddler sling!!! So easy to toss in a diaper bag or keep in the car for outings! Thank you Wildbird for thinking of me & letting me try your new col

How did I get so lucky?! 💖💐 Also, how is my toddler so tall?!!! She is in the 85% for height, but she just looks so big! I can’t believe at the end of this month I’ll have a 2 year old and a 1 year old 🥹 #momsoftiktok #motherdaughter #girlmom #outfitoftheday

Here is a list of all the things you should think about before welcoming students into your classroom! I know it’s a TON of information, but hopefully it gives you a good starting point as you prepare for the school year! The first couple of weeks are so important because you are establishing ho

New teacher tip: Be overprepared for the first week of school! I try my best to make sure all my activities/lessons will take up the entire class period, buttttttt the schedule always ends up getting switched up ha. These are all great activities to have in your back pocket! *If you want to use any

Some ideas for the First Week of School! 📚📓🏫 The first week is always a bit of a blur and your school probably has some activities/things you need to sprinkle in as well. Here are some activities I like to do with my middle schoolers that first week! My biggest tip is to be over prepared & to h

Does your toddler carry all their dolls around the house? Ha. They go everywhere with us. Please tell me I’m not the only one that had this doll growing up?! I also have a ladybug one. 😂 #momsoftiktok #babygirl #motherdaughter #sahm #simplelife

If you didn’t see, baby # 3 coming in February! I’m 12 weeks tmw & we usually wait until the anatomy scan to find out the gender. What do you guys think it will be?! 👶🏼 I can’t believe I get to be their mom 🥹 #momsoftiktok #pregnant #girlmom #dreamlife #sahm

Made it back home! What an awesome trip to California to visit my family 🤍 #momsoftiktok #californiatrip #travelingwithkids #flyingwithkids #travelvlog

Had to take a quick trip to Malibu to show my husband, sister, and my girls where I went to college 💙🧡 I’m still so grateful for the time I had at Pepperdine! It’s such a beautiful campus! 🌊 #momsoftiktok #californiatrip #malibu #pepperdine #travelingwithkids

Of course, we had to go to the beach during our trip! 🌊 I always love coming to Huntington Beach. The girls had so much fun! #momsoftiktok #californiatrip #southerncalifornia #travelingwithkids