Written by Casey Jeffers, Owner of Fair Winds Teaching & MSEA Second Grade Teacher The hustle and bustle of the end of the school year is like no other. It comes…
Finding ways to increase student engagement and excitement about reading is a great way to help develop their literacy skills and imaginations! One way to keep kids interested in reading…
I love when the cool crisp air comes rolling into Maryland! It means it's time for Fall! My first Fall thought is picking out my Halloween costume and prepping for…
Did you know that “Children who read at least 20 minutes a day are exposed to almost 2 million words per year”? Let me say it louder so you can…
Please enjoy our rendition of Pharrell's "Happy" to help thank our amazing TEACHERS! https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_8MmfhHeMZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Lyric written by Casey Keyser Ukulele by Kelly Reymann Follow Kelly Reymann @ finding_our_voice (Disclaimer: I…
Mother's day is right around the corner! Give your students a fun way to celebrate the person that takes care of them. Whether she is a Mom, Grandma, Aunt or…
These past eight weeks have been unreal. The world of education has been turned upside-down. And now Teacher's Appreciation Week is here! It is time to reflect WHY you became…
My school doesn't celebrate by having a Valentine's Day party, however, we do allow the students to pass out Valentine's Day cards and non-food items. We do not allow food…
Need a "Back After Break" quick writing activity for your students? Have the students cut out large (black, white and yellow) triangles and then bring in some fun things like…
Simple project to do the day before Winter Break! Cut some long strips of green paper (4 of each students). Cut out a pair of mittens for each student, a…
