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December 8, 2021

A Teacher Hack you Need Before Winter Break

Calling all teachers struggling to make it through the last days before Winter Break-this is for YOU! This is the teacher hack you need before Winter Break to create calm despite the chaos. Read below to learn how I use this tool in my classroom!

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November 16, 2021

8 Enjoyably Simple Thanksgiving Ideas for Teachers

Thanksgiving is the holiday that sneaks up on everyone. You were just getting around to taking down your Halloween décor when BAM-it’s the middle of November. But not to fear-these Enjoyably Simple Thanksgiving Ideas are sure to keep your students engaged with little time and cost to you!

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October 22, 2021

5 Tested Halloween Activities for the Classroom

5 TESTED HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES: On the average day, keeping a room full of 8 year-olds level headed is a challenge. Add in one of the most anticipated evenings in their calendar year and BOOM comes the CRAZY. 😂 Do you resonate?! My students started asking “How many days until Halloween” on October 1st. It’s just a BIG deal. And why? Because it’s going to be SO.MUCH.FUN!

So, what’s the best way to compete with costumes and endless amounts of candy? Make your day FUN, too! And how? I’ll tell you five super simple ways below! Emphasis on the simple part. All of these ideas could be prepped in 10 minutes or less!

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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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Comment MORNING MEETING for more details! ☀️This l Comment MORNING MEETING for more details! ☀️This learning may be even MORE valuable than academics.

Of course, I’m not saying school should become camp (although I LOVED my camp counselor days) and we negate learning time. 

But I AM saying that Life Skills/SEL needs a place. Even if that’s a short 10-20 minute pocket of the day (preferably right after the bell to start the day off right.) 🧡

Teaching these skills explicitly will do wonders for students and for your classroom community. It’s so special to me to see these units being used in classrooms beyond my own! 🥹

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These units are made to create conversations and deepen skills students have heard of, but they may not have the tools to apply to day to day life. ⚒️ 

My favorite part is hearing students refer to their learning in class 🥹 Like when a student said:

“This is hard for me, but I’m going to use my growth mindset.”

Or 

“I think I need a break because I’m feeling frustrated.”

Or

“I’m really sad I lost but I’m going to be a good sport.” 

These lessons create common ground & connection the entire class builds on and uses throughout the year! 

I can’t wait for you to get your hands on them. Grab the units you need most (sold separately) or the entire yearly bundle at a discount! 

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You know Fall has arrived when Starbucks drops their Autumn Menu! (even if it’s still 90 degrees outside🙋🏻‍♀️😅) This makes a darling display for the hallway or the classroom walls as the seasons change & ties in recent learning + writing! 👏🏼

I loved using writing crafts as a reading center or as a morning work activity!

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Extra good news: I made them for math groups, too! Grab them as a set for a discount or sold separately (OH and they’re on SALE today so run fast!! 🏃‍♀️)

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