Time is a never-ending struggle in the classroom. Sadly, when the to-dos begin to outnumber the minutes of the day, teachers often cut out their read-aloud time. But there are so many benefits of read-alouds!

In this episode I am sharing 5 benefits of reading aloud to kids! So much learning happens during a read-aloud! They are truly too valuable to eliminate and after this episode you’ll understand why I believe they should be the last thing to be cut in your lesson plans.

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Books Mentioned: (affiliate links)

-Flat Stanley

-Charlotte's Web

-The Boxcar Children

-Mr. Putter And Tabby Pour The Tea

The words we speak to our students become a part of their inner soundtrack and help shape who they become. Our thoughts are powerful because what we think directly impacts how we act. This is why the words we speak to our students should bring life, build them up, and help them become the best they can be.

In this episode I am sharing 5 of the key classroom mottos that I told my students every day that helped them not only be successful in the classroom, but also in life!

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Resources Mentioned:

-Classroom Rules

-Positive Notes For The Year

Want to know the best way to start your school day? It’s so easy to do and will have such a big impact on your classroom! In this quick win episode I am sharing how starting and ending the school day by individually greeting your students by name is a simple yet effective way to set the tone for your classroom and day!

Building classroom community and keeping relationships central to all that we do in the classroom is so important. As teachers, students are our WHY: they are the reason why we teach! From when my students stepped into my classroom to when they left to go home, I wanted them to know they were valued and loved. And there is no better way than starting the day by having a one-on-one interaction with each of your students! I can’t wait for you to start using morning greetings too!!

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Back-to-school time is upon us! As we prepare our classrooms for a new group of students, it’s essential to remember that the foundation we lay in the first weeks of school will help us build and establish a warm yet structured environment where every student can be successful!

I want to help you start the year off right! In this episode I am sharing 6 quick & easy back to school classroom management tips. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting your teaching career, these back-to-school classroom management tips will surely equip you with the tools that you need for a fantastic year ahead!

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Resources Mentioned:

-FREE Getting To Know You First Week of School Activity

-BLOG POST for the Getting To Know You First Week Of School Activity

-Attention Grabbers (Call & Response Cards) For The Year

-3 Bees Classroom Rules

-See The 3 Bees Classroom Rules HERE!

The beginning of the school year, especially in the primary classroom, is all about establishing rules, routines, and relationships! Taking the time to establish all of these is so important for the success of your year! If you need a fun and easy activity to build relationships with your students then you’re going to love this getting to know you first week of school activity!

In this episode I am not only sharing my all-time favorite getting to know you first week of school activity, but I’m also giving it to you for FREE! I’m so excited for you to use this! I know how long your to-do list is at the beginning of the year, so I wanted to take one thing off your list by giving you this fun and easy activity as my gift to you!

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🍎 Save time for Back To School with my easy to use Editable Meet The Teacher Letter! 🍎

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Resources Mentioned:

-FREE Getting To Know You First Week of School Activity

-FREE Mystery Bag Label

-Classroom Rules

Do you want to build your classroom library but not go broke buying books? You don’t have to spend a lot or even any money to build a robust classroom library filled with quality books!

In this episode I am sharing 5 practical tips to easily build your classroom on a budget. These are the main ways that I was able to build my personal classroom library to be filled with literally hundreds of awesome books!

Giving students access to great books is critical to helping them grow as learners and readers. I believe that a classroom library is as important to a classroom as the kitchen is to the home—it’s the heart or central hub of what brings us together. Building a classroom library can feel overwhelming, but doing it on a budget is totally doable, and summer is a great time to work on it!

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🍎 Save time for Back To School with my easy to use Editable Meet The Teacher Letter! 🍎

Sign up for my email list for weekly encouragement and get a FREE Getting To Know You First Week of School Activity!

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Discover more tips and time-saving teaching resources on my website: www.foxwellforest.com and in my TPT shop!

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Resource Mentioned:

-Scholastic Book Clubs

-2nd & Charles

-PaperPie

The first year of teaching is an exciting and overwhelming time! In this week’s episode I’m sharing seven nuggets of truth that I’ve learned along the way and wish I had known as a first-year teacher. Whether you’re a brand new teacher or a seasoned teacher, this episode is full of tips for the new school year that will be an encouragement to you!

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🍎 Save time for Back To School with my easy to use Editable Meet The Teacher Letter! 🍎

Sign up for my email list for weekly encouragement and get a FREE Getting To Know You First Week of School Activity!

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Discover more tips and time-saving teaching resources on my website: www.foxwellforest.com and in my TPT shop!

Resource Mentioned:

-Helping Hands Take-Home Volunteer System