We all know how important it is for children to read at home. But what happens after they close the book can be just as valuable as the reading itself.

If you've ever spent five minutes looking for a dry erase marker or watched students ask where everything belongs for the tenth time in one day, you're not alone.

Starting your first year of teaching comes with a long list of decisions, from classroom decor to lesson planning systems. One purchase that often gets overlooked is how you'll carry everything to and from school each day.

Starting a new school year in third grade is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between teaching procedures, learning names, and building classroom community, the first week can fly by before you know it!

Starting a new school year can feel overwhelming, especially if this is your first year teaching third grade or just teaching in general. There are so many things to organize before students walk through the door! The good news is that you don't have to have a Pinterest-perfect classroom, you just need a classroom that's organized, welcoming, and ready for learning.