How to Incorporate Black History Month into Literacy Centers

February might be a short month, but it is chock full of holidays! Valentine's Day and Groundhog Day each have thier spot on the calendar, but Black History is a month-long celebration of those who have helped shaped our nation. By incorporating Black History Month into your literacy centers, you allow students to explore American history, while still working on those fundamental skills. Today I am sharing with you seven different ways you can let students experience Black History in your literacy block and classroom all month long.

Molly WheatleyFebruary 5, 2023Black History Month, Daily 5, Literacy stations, Reading StationsComment

How to Use Daily 5 in Fifth Grade

Daily 5 isn't just for early elementary students! I've been using Daily 5 in my fifth grade classroom for several weeks now and have made some keen observations. Tune in to see how Daily 5 can benefit your upper elementary students!

Molly WheatleyOctober 23, 2022Daily 5, Literacy stations, Elementary teacher, Reading Stations, Guided readingComment

The Best Morning Meeting Activity For Elementary Students

Morning meetings set the pace for elementary classrooms. They can loosely follow an outline, or adhere to a strict schedule. No matter how your morning meetings are run, I have found a morning meeting activity for elementary students that works to grab attention, spark conversation, and engages kids all day!

Molly WheatleySeptember 24, 2022Elementary teacher, Baby animals, Morning routine, Morning meetingComment

10 Teaching Secrets To Know Before You Begin This School Year

Let's dish! Today I am sharing with you the 10 teaching secrets to know before you begin this school year. These secrets will boost your confidence in teaching, and will help you become comfortable with your teaching skills.

Molly WheatleySeptember 6, 2022Teaching, Back to school, Beginning of the school yearComment

The Secret To Growing A Teaching Business While Teaching Full-Time

Growing a teaching business while still actively teaching in the classroom can seem intimidating. With the correct mindset and systems you will find it possible to scale and grow your teaching business. Today we are talking about steps you need to implement in your growing teaching business for success and work/life balance.

Molly WheatleyAugust 9, 2022Teachers Pay Teachers, Teacher business, Tutoring businessComment

If You’re Starting a Teacher Business, Do THIS First!

Starting a teacher business can be a daunting struggle. How are you to manage teaching and running a teacher business at the same time?! Success in my teacher business did not happen overnight. Through trial and error, I put systems in place to help my teacher business grow and thrive.

Molly WheatleyJuly 27, 2022Teachers Pay Teachers, Teacher businessComment

Before You Switch Grade Levels…Read This!

Switching grade levels can be a stressful and challenging time for any teacher- especially if they are doing a big jump between grades. Today I am sharing with you some tips and tricks on how you can best prepare to switch grade levels and make the most of the new school year!

Molly WheatleyJuly 16, 2022Teaching, Switching schools, Switching grade levels, Fifth gradeComment

Spend a Week Bird Watching with Me in Maine

This trip definitely wasn't for the birds! Come along with me as I finally partake in the bird watching adventure awarded to me by the Missouri Audubon Society and my school district! In 2020 I submitted a bird watching resource I created for my students to the Missouri Audubon Society and school district. I was selected as a winner and recently traveled to Maine to watch and learn about birds!

Molly WheatleyJuly 13, 2022Teachers Pay Teachers, Elementary teacherComment

How To Teach Guided Reading Virtually

Teaching guided reading virtually has become the norm for many teachers. Today we are talking about five tips to make guided reading fun and engaging while instructing in a virtual environment.

Molly WheatleyJuly 5, 2022Guided reading, Online teaching, Virtual teaching, Guided reading on ZoomComment

5 Fun Daily 5 Activities That You’re Students Won’t Hate

Students hate not to have choices in their Daily 5 activities. Having a handful of fun activities for students to choose from helps them feel independent and engaged. Let's talk about 5 activities you can use that your students won't hate and will ask for over and over again!

Molly WheatleyJune 19, 2022Daily 5, Literacy stations, Reading Stations, Elementary teacherComment

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