We put together a list of 25 Amazon teacher must-haves that you need for your classroom. Congratulations! You hit the jackpot of all Amazon teacher item lists. From the NEW Amazon Basics Flair Pens to classroom management and organization items, we thought of everything!! Enjoy, and be sure to ... Read More
25 Back to School Items Every Teacher Needs on Amazon
At Education to the Core, we not only want to you be the very best teacher you can be, but we want to help you achieve better work-life balance so you can start taking back your weekends! So we made you a list of Back to School Items you can get on Amazon! 1. AmazonBasics Felt Tip Marker ... Read More
Literacy Centers: Your Top Questions Answered
You asked, and I am here to answer! Play the video below to get your burning questions answered when it comes to our 1st and 2nd Grade Literacy Center Bundle! First and Second Grade Literacy Centers for the Year Thanks so much for stopping by! At ... Read More
10 Tricks for Easier Elementary Classroom Transitions
When I first started teaching, classroom transitions were probably the single most difficult thing, and I avoided them at all costs. I would cringe when I forgot to tell my kids to grab something at their desk, and I would dread having my kids move to another area. I avoided transitions ... Read More
61 Tips and Tricks for New Teachers
“Want to make the most of your first year of teaching? We asked the Fearless First Grade Teacher Community, and here's their tips and tricks for New Teachers that are sure to help!” "Somebody, somewhere is willing to help you!" -Jessica K. "Work on building relationships. They will rise to ... Read More
Planning a Year’s Worth of Literacy Centers
Just wanted to share a little bit about how I plan for the year and how planning for the year can make my weekly literacy centers planning SO much easier! Here are some important links you need! 📅 Lesson Planning Template ✏️1st Grade Scope and Sequence ✏️2nd Grade Scope and Sequence ✅ ... Read More
28 Ways to Relax Your Teacher Brain this Summer
As teachers, we do so much during the school year. We have to be our very best selves for our students, and oftentimes, we forget that self-care as a teacher is so important. And that usually carries into the Summer...we spend all our time prepping for the next school year, without thinking ... Read More
How to get the Most Out of Teachers Pay Teachers
Navigating TPT and maximizing your shopping experience is an art. We have some easy tips to get the most out of it and we can't be more excited to share them with you! In this blog post, you will find helpful tips, strategies and important things to keep in mind when shopping on TPT. So here we ... Read More
May Literacy Centers for 2nd Grade
I can't wait to share our May Literacy Centers lineup with you! But first, I just have to share some amazing feedback we have been getting about these centers from teachers just like you! [Click here to see our 1st and 2nd Grade Literacy Centers for the Year] Here are some of my ... Read More
April Literacy Centers for 2nd Grade
[Click here to see our 1st and 2nd Grade Literacy Centers for the Year] Diphthong Sort: This center encourages students to read words with diphthongs and then sort them. The bags give so much novelty that students thrive on! What Kind of Syllable, Part 2: This center was so popular, we ... Read More
Literacy Centers: 6 Surefire Ways to get 100% Student Engagement
One of the most difficult questions I get in my Facebook Group is "How can I keep my students engaged in their literacy centers while working independently?" Achieving success with small groups and/or Literacy Centers can be a little tricky, because it cannot be answered with just one ... Read More
A 4 Step Fluency Exercise that WORKS
Do you find that making time for fluency is almost impossible? We have so many demands that are placed on us, and by the end of the day we just. don't. have. time. How am I supposed to monitor every one of my students and make sure they are all on task? I felt the same way until I implemented ... Read More
