Mrs. Munch's Munchkins

A blog to give teachers ideas and tools that make teaching easier

The Truth about having a Class Pet

I’ve had two class pets die before their second birthday, yet I’m here to tell you the experience was worth it.

The timing of this blog post turned out to be a bit cruel. My second guinea pig, Smoky, passed away last week while I was on a family trip in Mexico. I am truly heartbroken.

I’d already begun writing this post weeks ago and had been planning it months before that. Questions about owning a class pet frequent my inbox more than any other topic-so I know how valuable sharing this information will be.

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The Welcome Video

Sometimes the simple stuff works. Sending out a student “Welcome Video” fits into this category effortlessly!

What is a “Welcome Video?”

A welcome video is a short 1–2 minute video that a teacher records and sends to their students prior to starting the school year. In the video, the teacher might introduce themselves, share a tour of the classroom, or share things about their class that might interest students.

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5 Stellar Back to School Activities

It’s nearly Back to School…

This is one of my favorite parts of the school year! (rivaled by the last days of school, but we’ll save that for another blog post.)

I still recall my first day on my first year. I remember closing the door to our classroom for the first time. My students were sitting in a circle on the rug at the front of the room. After shutting the door, I turned around to walk back to them, when it hit me. “Wow, its just me now. This is my classroom.” It was a surreal moment. I couldn’t believe I was qualified to be responsible of all those kiddos! I was terribly nervous. Luckily, the nerves began to fade as we fell into the rhythm of the day.

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