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June 14, 2022

10 Helpful Amazon Finds for the Classroom

Helpful Amazon Finds for the Classroom. Image showing an opened packing box.

I may be a bit Amazon obsessed….ok more than a bit. Let’s just say those drivers have no problem finding our house….because they come here often! Today I’m sharing 10 of my most favorite and helpful Amazon Finds. I hope some of them turn out to be your favorites, too!

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April 22, 2022

Effortless Ideas for End the Year with a Bang

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Summer is on its way, and everyone in the classroom can feel it. Help those last days fly by with this fun countdown to end the school year! It’s time to end the year with a bang!

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April 3, 2022

Classroom Management that ACTUALLY Works!

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You’ve been asking, so here it is! One of my most commonly asked questions on Instagram is about my classroom management system. In today’s post you’ll learn my system for Classroom Management that ACTUALLY works. Promise…or I wouldn’t still be doing it 8 years later!

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Hi teacher friend! My name is Melody Munch. I taught 2nd grade for 8 years and am currently serving teachers through full time resource creation. Here you'll find ideas to help you create classroom memories and teach with ease. Enjoy looking around, I’m so happy you're here!

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Effortless Ideas for End the Year with a Bang

Summer is on its way, and everyone in the classroom can feel it. Help those last days fly by with this fun countdown to end the school year! It’s time to end the year with a bang!

How to Start Slides in the Classroom

Ever feel like your day in the classroom is a bit, scrambled? It happens to us all. The best laid plans just don’t always play out as we hoped. However, there is a way to avoid this. Using Daily Slides with your class can dramatically improve the flow of your day, amongst bettering other areas […]

End of Year Awards for Elementary Students

Hands down, my favorite Last Day of School tradition is our End of Year Awards Ceremony. I lay out the red (butcher paper) carpet, turn on the disco lights, cue the Hollywood Award Show music, and grab my microphone for announcing each student’s name. It’s a massive hit. And it just feels right as a […]

Make a Memorable Café Classroom Transformation Day!

Ready for the most memorable day of the year?! Transform your classroom into a café for the day with the Learning Café resource and watch your student excitement and engagement abound! Below I’m telling you all the details and resources I use to make this day a success.

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A little Valentine for the class 💕❤️💗🍎 Comment “bo A little Valentine for the class 💕❤️💗🍎 Comment “bookmark” if you’d like the link! 🔗 

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The sweetest February math game! 💗🍫❤️ Comment “lin The sweetest February math game! 💗🍫❤️ Comment “link” and I’ll send the details! 🔗

Multiple math styles included to fit 1st-3rd 💕

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Themed Learning > more fun than regular learning 🏈 Themed Learning > more fun than regular learning 🏈😅 This is the perfect thing to add energy into the classroom! 

Comment “football” and I’ll send you the link with all the details. This pack best fits 2nd-3rd, but can be suitable for 1st & 4th with slight edits. 

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What has a “pizza” your heart?! 🍕 This writing pro What has a “pizza” your heart?! 🍕 This writing prompt is so fun for Valentine’s in the classroom 💗❤️🥰

Comment “pizza” and I’ll send you the resource link! 🔗 

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