*Bunting, Books, and Bainbridge*
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Currently, I am the principal of a K-2 elementary school in Michigan. This has been an incredibly rewarding career move as I have transitioned from being a teacher of kids to a teacher of teachers.
*Bunting, Books, and Bainbridge*
9M ago
It's time for my annual "I'm going to make time to blog again and here I am!" blog post. Do people still read blogs? With everything so social media based now, are there still people out there like me who want to share an experience, but need more than 1 photo and 100 characters to do so... who don't want to share it to the newest dance trend on Tik Tok? (Maybe I'm showing my age here!)I just ..read more
*Bunting, Books, and Bainbridge*
1y ago
Get your kiddos up and moving with this FREE first week freebie!If you enjoy this and want to add more read and groove fun, check out my phonics Read and Groove resources on TpT.Happy back to school ..read more
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1y ago
This is an old post...that I am recycling because it's just that good!I'm recycling an old picture from my first year teaching 3rd grade... which was in 2012!, to show you one of my favorite first week project traditions...During the first day of school I always have my students do this:1.) I print each students' name in a bubble font.2.) They color their names, cut them out, and glue them on ..read more
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1y ago
If you've been around this blog a while, you've seen me talk about my FAVORITE game before. It's called "Back-to-Back" and it's the PERFECT way to get a quick check on how your students are doing on a concept.We use this weekly in my classroom and the kids absolutely love it. I love that I can see who's got it and who needs more practice!Click the image below to check it out. The two kiddos in ..read more
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1y ago
We all know that SEL is important in the classroom; teaching students to recognize and manage their emotions has become more important than ever.Most classrooms have a "Calm Down Spot" whether you call yours a safe place, the cool down spot, the break place... whatever it is, they serve the same function: providing students a place where they can get away from what is stressing them and focus on ..read more
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1y ago
Do you morning meeting in your classroom? This is one of my favorite times of the day. We greet each other, we learn, we laugh... what a way to build community!In an attempt to streamline my meeting, keep consistency, and ensure students are engaged, I have created an entire year... 36 weeks of digital Morning Meeting activities. Simply add kids and you are good to go!Each week follows this ..read more
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1y ago
No matter what you call them, students love getting these dog tags they can wear to show off their success!These are so easy... all you need is a little bit of time to prep and then you're set for the year. I make mine all ahead of time and store in a pocket chart.Come see how it's done...Print and then laminate.Get ready to cut with your paper cutter... or scissors if you're more patient than I ..read more
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1y ago
How is your summer going? Mine has been busy! I have a 4-year old nephew that I'm *slightly* obsessed with and I've gotten to spend a ton of time with him. I've spent my fair share of time in the pool, walking the dogs, and quality time building up my island in Animal Crossing! ?I've also been working on getting organized for school in the fall. We are getting a new reading program this ..read more
*Bunting, Books, and Bainbridge*
1y ago
Happy "almost one year since I blogged anniversary"! Seriously. How was this school year filled with more challenges than the last one when district was fully remote?! Somehow it was.Don't get me wrong. I am SO glad we were back in-person this year. I loved being with my 2nd graders in person and was lucky to loop with my whole entire 1st grade class that I had virtually the year before. On ..read more
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2y ago
I get to go back to school tomorrow!!!!! The last time I taught kids in my room was March 12, 2020. Then, covid. We were fully remote for all of the last school year but we're going back at the end of August. Tomorrow I get to finally get back in and work in my room and I'm seriously giddy with excitement!I thought I'd share a new freebie with you to get you excited too! I just posted this ..read more