Hopkins' Hoppin' Happenings

Puppy Behavior Freebie!

Brian — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:10:00 GMT

TGIF my wonderful friends! This might be the last Friday that I have off for awhile. I am still on a mission to find a new teaching job. The children go back to school in Brevard County, except for Kindergarten on Wednesday, and the Kindergarten kiddos...(read more)

Cover The Number

Brian — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:21:00 GMT

Here's a simple game of rolling the dice, and counting the dots. Children then cover it with a counter. After all numbers are covered the child with the most numbers covered is the winner! It works well with Kindergarten Common Core Standards. Click the...(read more)

Step Up Step Back

Brian — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:50:00 GMT

Earlier in the month I mentioned a wonderful get to know you activity that I learned in a work shop called 2 Truths and a Fib. If you missed that great post you can find it by clicking on the picture: Another great get to know you activity that can also...(read more)

The Lesson Cloud Sale $1 and $2 Items!!!

Brian — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:00:00 GMT

It's almost back to school time, some of you may already be back, others starting in August, and others not until September. Head on over to The Lesson Cloud by clicking on the picture to get many awesome resources from myself and others for just $1 or...(read more)

The Lesson Cloud Dollar Days and Giveaway Announcement!

Brian — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:04:00 GMT

I am sorry that I haven't posted a blog post in the past week. I though have been waiting for over a month to share some exciting news with you all. No, no job for me yet, I won't give up hope though even with teachers starting here on Aug. 1st. I am...(read more)

Teaching Tip Active Engagement

Brian — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:42:00 GMT

It's our job as teachers to try our best to keep all of our students engaged in lessons. If students are engaged they will learn right? Well this summer I've been looking for new ways to keep students engaged. I came across Whole Brain Teaching's great...(read more)

Summer Linky Party

Brian — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:00:00 GMT

I was invited to join a fun linky party from Traditions, Laughter, and Happily Ever After. Click her button to join in on the fun! I really haven't done a whole lot special this summer. I have had a blast babysitting my 7 year old nephew once or twice...(read more)

100,000 Views Winners!

Brian — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:31:00 GMT

I am proud to announce the winners from the 100,000 view giveaway! Thank you so much to each person who entered (most entries I've ever had!) and to those wonderful ladies who donated some amazing products. My first winner is Ashley C. You stated in the...(read more)

100,000 Views Giveaway Ending

Brian — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:37:00 GMT

I thought I would remind all my amazing friends, teachers, parents, and students that my huge giveaway is set to end at midnight. Please be sure to head on over to 100,000 Views Giveaway to enter! To end my giveaway with a bang I have put my product that...(read more)

Get To Know You Activity

Brian — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:04:00 GMT

For some of us the beginning of the school year is quickly approaching. I have been to many workshops and usually we start out with some kind of introduction. One of my favorites is "Two Truths and A Fib." For this one students write down 2 things about...(read more)

Freebie Friday - Rounding to 900,000

Brian — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:31:00 GMT

Happy Friday the 13th to you all! Plans changed and the families and I that were going to get together at the beach unfortunately fell through. It would have been fun to see them all again. I am thrilled to hear how well the children are doing though....(read more)

100,000 views Giveaway!

Brian Hopkins — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:08:00 GMT

Holy cow in just over a half a year I have over 100,000 views on this lil ole hoppin' blog! That is thanks to the amazing fans, fellow teachers, students, and parents. Thank you all so much for your unbelievable support. I started the blog and started...(read more)

Planning For A Sub

Brian — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT

All teachers pretty much end up taking a day off or going to an inservice during the school year. How can you better prepare your classroom for a sub to help make things run smoother? Take some tips from me as I spent the past year subbing and I know...(read more)

Back To School Freebie!

Brian — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Happy Friday my amazing friends, fans, teachers, students, and parents! Thank you so much for helping my blog reach 98,000 views. That is incredible! Once I hit 100,000 views I will have another super fun giveaway. I have a few great fellow bloggers who...(read more)

Classroom Management Tips and July Behavior Freebie

Brian Hopkins — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As many of you know by now I spent last school year being a substitute teacher after 8 years in the classroom. I chose to do this as I wasn't happy where I was at and was unable to get a transfer. I did do a short term in 5th grade. Many told me how difficult...(read more)