Revolutionize Your Students' Writing with Building Sentences: Stretch a Sentence Using the 5Ws + H

 Hey there! Are you tired of your students writing short, boring sentences? Well, have no fear because the Building Sentences Stretch-a-Sentence resource is here! 

This handy tool uses the 5 Ws (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to help students expand their sentences and make them more interesting. It's perfect for teaching writing skills and improving language development.

Plus, with over 20 pages of activities and worksheets, this resource is sure to keep your students engaged and excited about writing. So, what are you waiting for? Give your students the gift of great writing with Building Sentences Stretch-a-Sentence!

Using Tropical Decor to Calm Your Classroom

 

Tropical Themed Classroom Decor

Classroom decor plays a significant role in setting the tone for any classroom environment. A tropical-themed classroom decor can be an excellent choice to calm your classroom. With its bright colors, natural elements, and relaxing vibe, a tropical theme can create an inviting and calming atmosphere that can help your students feel comfortable and focused.

Here are some tips for using a tropical-themed classroom decor to calm your classroom:

1.       Choose calming colors: The colors you choose for your classroom decor can have a significant impact on the mood of the room. For a tropical theme, consider using calming colors like blue, green, and yellow. These colors are associated with nature and can help create a peaceful and relaxing environment.

Calming Colors for the Classroom

2.   Incorporate natural elements: The use of natural elements can help bring the outside into the classroom, creating a sense of calm and relaxation. Consider using plants, flowers, and natural materials like wood or bamboo in your decor.

Using natural elements to create calm in the classroom

3.   Create a cozy reading area: A cozy reading area can provide a quiet retreat for students to relax and unwind. Consider adding comfortable seating, soft lighting, and natural elements like plants or a fish tank to create a calming atmosphere.

Creating a cozy reading area

4.  Use soft lighting: Bright fluorescent lighting can be harsh and overstimulating for some students. Instead, consider using soft lighting like lamps or string lights to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Using Soft Lighting

5.  Play calming music: Soft instrumental music can help create a calming atmosphere in the classroom. Consider playing classical or nature sounds in the background during quiet work times or transitions.

Listening to calming music in the classroom

6.  Display positive affirmations: Positive affirmations can help promote a growth mindset and create a positive classroom culture. Consider displaying affirmations related to resilience, perseverance, and kindness in your tropical-themed decor.

Positive affirmations

A tropical-themed classroom decor can be an excellent choice for creating a calming and inviting atmosphere. By incorporating calming colors, natural elements, cozy reading areas, soft lighting, calming music, and positive affirmations, you can create a peaceful and relaxing environment that will help your students feel comfortable and focused.

I have created a range of tropical themed classroom resources and would be adding more as time goes on! You can check them out at my TpT store by clicking the picture below.