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How to Plan for the Unexpected: Sub Days, Fire Drills, and More

by Kiki Joy | Jul 24, 2025 | Uncategorized

Let’s be real—teaching is full of surprises. You’re cruising through your read-aloud, the kids are actually listening, and then… fire alarm. Or maybe you wake up feeling awful and now you’re scrambling to figure out what in the world a sub is going to do with your...
5 Ways to Engage Students in October: No-Prep, Halloween, & Bilingual

5 Ways to Engage Students in October: No-Prep, Halloween, & Bilingual

by Kiki Joy | Oct 22, 2024 | Bilingual, Holidays

October is one of those months, right? You start with the best intentions, but between conferences, assessments, and the spooky excitement building up, it’s easy to feel like you’re juggling pumpkins. I’ve been there, too. But October doesn’t have to be all tricks—it...
5 Creative Ways to Use Goal-Setting Templates in Your Classroom

5 Creative Ways to Use Goal-Setting Templates in Your Classroom

by Kiki Joy | Sep 16, 2024 | Bilingual, Building Relationships, Data & Goal-Setting

Introduction Are you ready to level up your classroom’s goal-setting game? If you’ve already grabbed your free bilingual goal-setting templates (or need to, grab them [here!]), then you’re set to transform how your students approach their goals, track progress, and...
3 Effective Classroom Goal-Setting Routines You Can Implement in Under 5 Minutes

3 Effective Classroom Goal-Setting Routines You Can Implement in Under 5 Minutes

by Kiki Joy | Sep 13, 2024 | Bilingual, Classroom Community

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by classroom goal-setting, you’re not alone! We often imagine a complex system with too many steps. But in reality, some of the simplest routines can have the biggest impact. In my experience coaching teachers, I’ve seen the difference...
Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Stress-Free Guide

Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Stress-Free Guide

by Kiki Joy | Oct 11, 2023 | Building Relationships, Featured, Parents

Parent-teacher conferences are an essential part of our role as educators, but they can sometimes feel like uncharted territory. Don’t worry! In this blog post, I’m here to help you in making these meetings smoother, less stressful, and more enjoyable. I...
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Hi I'm Kiki!

Creating engaging resources for bilingual teachers and sharing ideas from my experience as a teacher, coach, school board member, and mama are my jam. I hope this little corner of the internet gives you the inspiration and tools you need to find more joy in your life!

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  • How to Plan for the Unexpected: Sub Days, Fire Drills, and More
  • 5 Ways to Engage Students in October: No-Prep, Halloween, & Bilingual
  • 5 Creative Ways to Use Goal-Setting Templates in Your Classroom
  • 3 Effective Classroom Goal-Setting Routines You Can Implement in Under 5 Minutes
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Stress-Free Guide
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