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School and the City

Ideas and Resources for Your Elementary Classroom

The Last Week of School During Remote Learning

Remote learning isn't going to stop us from having a little fun during our last week of school. The kids are already missing out on so much - field day, yearbook signings, all the themed days... ugh! Breaks my heart. Here's what I have planned in an attempt to make our last week of school still somewhat special and memorable:We aren't supposed to be giving any assignments during this last week of ... Read More about The Last Week of School During Remote Learning

Our Virtual End of Year Class Party

We're missing out on one of the most special times of the year for students... the end of the year, which usually includes field day and an end of year party!Our administration encouraged us to start thinking about how to host a virtual celebration for students. We'll be having our virtual party on the last day of school. Here's the plan...My team and I decided to create a little "party in a bag." ... Read More about Our Virtual End of Year Class Party

Using Choice Boards During Remote Learning

Y'all know how much a love a good choice board. (Not familiar? Read all about it here.)I'm using choice boards while teaching remotely, too! While we teach remotely, it's even harder than it is in the classroom to empower students with choice and voice while also providing relevant, engaging, and rigorous activities. However, my choice boards are designed to be completed independently. In the ... Read More about Using Choice Boards During Remote Learning

Making Video Minilessons for Remote Learning

I've already shared 5 Ideas for Distance Learning, but I thought we'd look a little deeper into one topic today: recording video minilessons to send your students during this time of remote learning. What a crazy time this is. We're all doing our best and we all have different expectations, but one thing most of us have in common is that we have become overnight YouTubers - ha! We've had to learn ... Read More about Making Video Minilessons for Remote Learning

5 Ideas for Distance Learning

I last saw my students on Thursday (not knowing it would be the last time for a while) and I got into my classroom for a few hours on Friday morning to prepare for distance learning. It was weird to walk out of my classroom not knowing when we’ll return. ⁣⁣This week, I started “teaching” from home. I emailed parents on Monday morning with students’ assignments for the week, and I’m required to be ... Read More about 5 Ideas for Distance Learning

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Classroom

Valentine's Day falls on a Friday this year - AKA a full school day... on the same week as a full moon... YIKES! Don't worry - I've got some ideas to help keep you sane during those eight SWEET hours! Need a read aloud? Here are a few of my favorites. Click the links below the picture to shop on Amazon. Thank goodness for that 2-day shipping, amIright? Or, check your school library! Make the ... Read More about Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Classroom