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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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August 15, 2021

Successful Class Job Set Up

If you feel like class jobs are a pain in the butt…you might be doing them wrong!

Sorry if that stepped on your toes a bit-but it’s true! I’ll be the first to admit I’ve used some poor class job practices in the past. I know the struggle. Many other teachers feel this struggle too. I know this because jobs are one of the most frequently asked about topics in my messages!

It took me a few years to finesse and discover what truly works! I’m excited to share my finds 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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Comment “CONFERENCE” for the links! 📋✨ This system Comment “CONFERENCE” for the links! 📋✨ This system will be so helpful for smooth conferences!

Walk into conferences feeling confident and prepared with this process. You’ll never do conferences the same again!

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Comment COSTUME for the FREE link! 👻✨ It’s always Comment COSTUME for the FREE link! 👻✨ It’s always so fun to see what students come up with. 😆

This makes for the perfect morning work or station activity! Bonus: have students create costumes for themselves or an administrator for added use. 🧡 Enjoy!

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Comment “SCHEDULE” for the link! This FREE Parent Comment “SCHEDULE” for the link! This FREE Parent Teacher Conference Schedule will be so helpful! ✨📋

Stick one on your door and one on your table to keep everyone aware and on track for the night. 

Some years I would also email this to families in advance…but I honestly can’t recommend doing that part bc then they might ask you to swap times and it gets confusing. 😅

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Comment CRAFT for the link! ✂️🎃 Students will love Comment CRAFT for the link! ✂️🎃 Students will love writing “sweet things” they have learned in their candy bucket!

Pair this activity with the written response, use as a standalone, or turn it into an SEL activity with reasons a peer is “sweet.” Perfect for the bulletin board or a fun morning work activity. ✨

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