A mini lesson should be 5 - 10 minutes. Try to keep it as close to 5 as possible. Mini Lessons When students are learning new material, they need to be fully engaged. Chances are, a room full of 8 - 11 year olds will not all be fully engaged…
It's that time of the year again – back to school! While some may feel sad about the end of summer (hey, it's ME), there's plenty of excitement ahead as we embark on a new learning journey. This year, I'll continue to make going back to school an unforgettable experience…
Fun with geometry? Who thinks teaching geometry is fun? I have a secret. It's pretty embarrassing really. In school, my least favorite subject every year was math. GASP. Why, you might ask? Well, when I was in elementary school, math was all about memorizing and recalling facts (yuck) and filling…
Did someone say FREE? Teachers love free materials, and in this post, I want to share my favorite sites for free teaching materials. We're in the homestretch of 2022 and, if your students are anything like mine they're ready for a BREAK. Undoubtedly, you're ready for a break, too. It…
Back to school is coming soon, and I have some special resources to help you get started. Check out these options for math and reading. Even and Odd, Prime and Composite Numbers Posters for Even/Odd and Prime/Composite Numbers Regardless of whether your school is going back for in person learning…