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to help primary students

understand
expectations

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Meet the author

Hi, I’m Diana

Teacher, Curriculum Designer, Course Creator, and Author!

I am the teacher author behind My Day in K teacher resources.  My passion is to help primary students understand how to be a learner and cultivate a classroom community where everyone feels like they belong.

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Empowered Teachers

  • “Fantastic resource. Children know exactly what they have to do and in the correct order. The visuals are great especially for younger children that can’t read yet.”
    Tara B.
  • “WOW!!! This was the greatest file ever! I loved the visuals and the different slides. This helped to easily explain expectations and what to do/not to do in class. The students enjoyed discussing and reviewing our expectations.”
    Yulanda B.
  • “I absolutely love this resource!! I don’t know how I ever taught without it before!! Excellent tool for setting expectations! I especially love the incorporation of social stories to explain and teach expectations and rules.”
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Benefits of Visuals in the Classroom:

Helps to store information longer

Makes communication fast and easy

Supports Comprehension

Motivates learners

Classroom Calm

Classroom Calm is your roadmap to a calmer classroom. Inside, you’ll find practical strategies, real classroom examples, and simple systems that help students know what to do, build independence, and create a positive classroom community from the very beginning.

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Read my Books!

In Our Classroom helps empower students by teaching them to think about what is just right for them, celebrate their differences, and embrace one another to build an inclusive classroom community.

In our Classroom is the perfect tool for educators to use during back to school season to introduce the foundational concepts of a classroom community including:

  • How to be a kind classmate
  • How to show we care
  • How to include each other
  • How to celebrate differences
  • How to help each other as we learn

Students will learn that a classroom community is full of diverse learners with unique needs and special gifts.

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Back from Break: How we Learn and Play after our Time Away features three core pillars for how to make a smooth transition back to the classroom routine:

  • Renew your classroom community and nurture relationships
  • Refresh classroom goals and expectations
  • Review procedures and daily routines

As a result of reading this book, students will feel refreshed and equipped with the skills they need to know what to do and how to do them when it comes to classroom routines and expectations as they continue their learning.

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Our Last Day in K: How we say Goodbye as we Walk Away is the perfect picture book for any teacher, parent, or child experiencing the excitement and emotions of the final day in Kindergarten. Whether students are feeling joyful, nervous, or even a little unsure, this book helps them reflect on their Kindergarten journey and embrace the transition to what’s next.

This read-aloud can be used in the final days of school to help children celebrate their achievements, cherish friendships, and prepare for new adventures ahead. Plus, it encourages meaningful conversations about change, growth, and the special memories made throughout the year.

Our Last Day in K: How we say Goodbye as we Walk Away focuses on three core themes to make the last day of school meaningful:

  • Reflect on the year’s best moments and celebrate accomplishments
  • Cherish friendships and the connections built along the way
  • Look ahead with excitement to new adventures beyond Kindergarten

By the end of this story, children will feel proud of all they’ve learned and ready for what’s next.

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