Math About Me Activity
When a new school year starts, I usually have a few weeks of math lessons to fill before my team and I can start teaching our math...
Why is Developing Math Fact Fluency Important?
I've had many parents question the time I would spend practicing math facts with my class. It may seem a little "old school" to spend...
5 Ways to Support ELLs in Your Classroom
ELLs, or English language learners, have an extra challenge in our classrooms. Not only do they need to learn the curriculum, but they...
Why I Never Use Popcorn Reading
Finding a way to engage students during long oral reading passages is a common problem for teachers. Popcorn reading (or the practice of...
How to Start Using Choral Reading in Your Classroom
What is Choral Reading? During choral reading, the whole class reads aloud in unison. Choral reading can be used with short passages,...
6 Hand Signs That Changed My Classroom Management
Using ASL in my classroom has probably had a larger positive impact on my classroom management than any other strategy I have implemented....
5 Fun and Free Indoor Recess Activities
The weather is already starting to change and with the changing weather comes the dreaded Indoor Recess. Often times going to the gym is...
Free Earth Day Writing Activity
Earth day is coming up! This is a great time for us to teach our students how the little choices they make can make a huge difference for...
My Favorite Activities for the First Week of School
I love the first week of school. I am excited, the kids are excited and everything is new. It is a chance for everyone to start fresh....
3 Back to School Icebreaker Games
I love playing Ice Breaker Games at the beginning of the year. It is so fun to see my students starting to get to know each other and...
