Mrs. Kayla Welch

I'm just getting started building my page, and my weekly book recommendations haven’t quite taken off here yet.

BUT they are something I share consistently every week… just over on Instagram and TikTok for now 🙈

Once this page grows a bit more, I’d love to start posting those weekly recs here too. In the meantime, if you don’t want to miss them, come hang out with me on IG or TT (both .welch)!

That’s where all the weekly book ideas are living right now 💛

😍I just need to freak out over here.😍

Did you know I post weekly First Chapter Friday book recommendations on both Instagram and TikTok? (both .welch)

A few times I have had the author of the week’s book interact with my video, and it’s exciting every. single. time!

This week’s book was “One Crazy Summer” (which, btw is such a good book.. you NEED to read it this month for FCF!)

🤯Rita Williams Garcia 1️⃣ liked, 2️⃣ commented multiple times, and 3️⃣ reposted the video. 😲

My husband and I don’t do anything for Valentine’s Day (no gifts, no dates because I don’t really care about presents and going anywhere would be out of control on Valentine’s Day) BUT, I feel like I received a gift today. 😂😂

Anyyyyyway, just wanted to say that apparently I’m cool or whatever. Who knew? (Just kidding, I’m really not. My favorite activities are sleeping, running, and sewing. It’s hard to be cool with those hobbies.)

But for real, you should go follow on IG or TT for weekly book recommendations! There are already quite a few to get you started. ❤️

🎉 End-of-Year Engagement Idea: No Prep, All Fun! 🎉

Looking for a zero-prep way to keep your students thinking, laughing, and actually participating these last few weeks? Try this interactive "Would You Rather" Debate Activity:

Write a “Would You Rather” question on the board. Silly or serious—your choice! One of my most divisive WYR question on IG recently was: Would you rather have fingers made of crayons or toes made of jelly beans?

Then, do a Think-Pair-Share:
1️⃣Give students time to think silently.
2️⃣Have them share with a partner.
3️⃣Split the room: Students who choose fingers made of crayons go left. Students who choose toes made of jelly beans go right. Anyone unsure stands in the middle.

Now it’s debate time! Lay down the ground rules: be kind, take turns, and listen respectfully. You are the discussion leader. Call on students, alternating sides, to share their reasoning. Allow students to switch sides if they are swayed by the opposition.

💡Bonus: Challenge each side to convince the undecided students in the middle to join them. Students love trying to sway their classmates—and sometimes even switch sides themselves!

This quick activity gets students moving, thinking critically, and engaging with each other—with no copies or prep required. 🙌

Ideas for mini debate topics:
➡️Is cereal a soup?
➡️Is a hotdog a sandwich?
➡️Would you rather have a fast forward button or a rewind button for your life?
➡️Would you rather lose all your front teeth permanently or never be able to chew solid foods again?

✨ Why I Started Creating Resources ✨
I was a 5th grade teacher who loved finding creative ways to make life easier for me and my team. When our students struggled to remember their states and capitals, I made digital flashcards. When they needed more structure at the start of the day, I created morning welcomes.

What started as a way to support my own classroom turned into something bigger—I realized I loved creating resources and had a real passion for graphic design. Now I help other busy teachers save time and feel confident with engaging, ready-to-use materials. 💛

Follow along if you're a teacher who wants to spend less time planning and more time doing what you love!