1. 4 The Love of Teaching: Great ideas for classroom management are presented on this blog. Learning materials and unique ideas for engaging students are also posted on a regular basis, making this a go-to blog for the busy teacher.
2. A-B-Seymour: Designed by a first grade teacher, this blog focuses on fun learning activities and innovative classroom techniques. The posts range from advice on helping kids focus to support materials for teaching about holidays and special events.
3. Busy Bees: Written by a second grade teacher and a kindergarten teacher, this blog is designed to help teachers with curriculum and planning. A wide variety of materials are offered on the site as freebie downloads. Other materials can be purchased at very reasonable prices for classroom use.
4. Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans: This blog combines personal anecdotes with classroom advice to make for a relatable, entertaining read. Like many elementary teacher blogs, the writer uses Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) to sell classroom materials and curriculum support items.
5. First Grade Delight: Humorous anecdotes about the classroom are combined with resources to make this blog a true must see for any elementary school teacher. The Slice of Life posts are highly relatable, offering a glimpse into the real life of busy teachers.
6. History is Elementary: Most of the posts on History is Elementary focus on particular history topics, allowing teachers who need a refresher to quickly glean important facts about historic events and figures. The blog also includes tips for teaching local and state history, especially when these topics aren’t given much space in traditional curriculum.
7. How to Dress Like A Teacher: This blog by sixth grade teacher Miss Johnson is nothing but fun. Teachers who find themselves stuck in outdated clothing in an effort to stay classroom appropriate will love Miss Johnson’s outfit posts and her advice about clothing stores that offer discounts to teachers.
8. iTeach2nd: Straightforward design and high-quality posts characterize this blog written by a passionate second grade teacher. A wide variety of teaching resources, including targeted literature units, are offered on the blog.
9. It’s Not All Flowers and Sausages: This blog provides an honest, sometimes heart-wrenching look at the world of teaching. Personal reflections on new trends in education are brought into conversation with concerns about how to offer kids the best learning experience possible in an ever-shifting educational environment.
10. Learning in Bliss: Designed for teachers in the upper elementary grades, this blog presents mostly anecdotal posts about life in the classroom. Teaching suggestions are woven into the posts in a contextual and illuminating fashion that readers will find compelling.
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