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October 10, 2021

Make the Magic: How to Introduce Class Songs

Glitter across a pink surface with scrabble tiles that spell "Magic Please" because Class Songs are magical!

So, you like the idea of Class Songs and you’re sold on why they are so important, BUT, you need some help getting started. Maybe you’ve tried a few songs and feel a bit lost, or perhaps you have a song resource but have yet to use it. Sound familiar? If so-this blog post is for you!

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September 22, 2021

Don’t Miss the Magic: Why you Need Class Songs

Class Songs : a audio cassette tape with the words "love songs" printed on top.

SPOILER ALERT: I’m about to tell you that you most definitely need to try Class Songs. I’ve become utterly convinced they really do create positive changes in the classroom-and thus-I have to share them with you!

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September 11, 2021

4 Ways to Spice Up your Math Block

Ever feel like math time is a bit….lackluster?

Math time used to be pretty cut and dry in my classroom. I’d teach the lesson, we’d practice together, & then students would do their independent work. That was pretty much it. Luckily, I’ve since found some methods that are much more engaging and beneficial for my students. I can’t wait to share them with you below!

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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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WINTER PARTY STATIONS! ❄️🩵🙌🏼 Your students will lo WINTER PARTY STATIONS! ❄️🩵🙌🏼 Your students will love these activities!

You asked, we delivered. Here is a Winter option for party stations! This will be suitable for classrooms where multiple Winter holidays are celebrated. 🫶🏼

I’m all about having fun…but you know, I prefer “controlled chaos” to just general “chaos.” 😅 These stations are how I achieved that at our Class Party year after year! 

I typically split my students intro three groups and picked three stations (we usually did Bingo, Snacks or Cookie Decorating, & Snowball Toss.) I used Pin the Nose as an “Early Finisher” station.

I’ve added more station options & early finisher pages to help make your party go as smooth as possible. 🥰

Comment PARTY below and I’ll send you the link! 🔗 Note: you have to be following me before you comment or your message will appear blank in your inbox! 

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Christmas Party Stations the class will love!! 🎄❤️ Christmas Party Stations the class will love!! 🎄❤️ Comment PARTY for the links! 

Need a Winter version of this resource?! I have that, too! 🙌🏼🩵❄️Comment “party” and I’ll include the Winter version in your links.

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MATH SNOWBALL FIGHT! ❄️ This will be a huge hit wi MATH SNOWBALL FIGHT! ❄️ This will be a huge hit with your students! 👏🏽 

It’s the perfect way to get them up and moving while reviewing academic skills! 🤩 I love using this in the days before Winter Break + all during the Winter Season. ❄️ It’s an ideal brain break or Fun Friday activity as well! 

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CHRISTMAS PARTY STATIONS🎄🥰 These will be a hit wit CHRISTMAS PARTY STATIONS🎄🥰 These will be a hit with your students! 

I’m all about having a fun & memorable class party…but I need “controlled chaos” over just pure “chaos.” 😅 These stations are how I achieved that at our Class Christmas Party year after year! 

I typically split my students intro three groups and picked three stations (usually Bingo, Snacks or Cookie Decorating, & Snowball Toss.) I used Pin the Nose on Rudolph as an “Early Finisher” station.

I’ve added more station options & early finisher pages to help make your party go as smooth as possible. 🥰

Comment PARTY below and I’ll send you the link! 🔗 Note: you have to be following me before you comment or your message will appear blank in your inbox! 

P.S. Need a more generic “Winter” Party version?! I got you! 🙌🏼🩵❄️Comment “party” and I’ll include the Winter version in your links!

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