Many (not all) years, I post something like this. This year, I have collaborated with 9 other teachers to share our 10 Fun, Easy Classroom Time Fillers to Kickstart a New School Year. This group of teachers is quite eclectic.
If you are a 4th or 5th grade math teacher, homeschool parent, or tutor drowning in prep time, you’ve probably dreamt of having a single resource that covers every standard, every skill, and every “I’m finished early, now what?” moment.
When I think of the 100th day of school, my mind immediately goes to early elementary students dressing like they’re 100 years old, bringing in collections of 100 items, and making 100s day crowns. These are all fun and engaging
January feels like a “New Year, New Classroom” in many ways. After weeks of holiday magic, relaxed bedtimes, and zero alarms, upper elementary students return with a unique blend of high energy and “brain fog.” While your pacing guide might
As we reach the 67th day of school (or perhaps that day has already passed at your school), I can’t help but reflect on just how many blessings this year has brought. I’m grateful every day for my two amazing
What is a Flipped Classroom? A flipped classroom reverses the traditional teaching model. Instead of introducing new concepts during class and assigning practice as homework, students explore instructional content such as videos, readings, or guided digital lessons before class. This
As upper elementary students begin to tackle increasingly complex texts, their success often hinges on their vocabulary knowledge. One of the most powerful tools we can offer them is a deep understanding of morphology (the structure of words and how
VSLA Virginia Readers’ Choice: Empowering Students to Vote for Their Favorite Books Every year, students across Virginia have the exciting opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite books as part of the Virginia Readers’ Choice (VRC) Award. Organized by
Do you love to play learning games with your students? There is no better way to kick off your return to school, time after a break from school, or the fact that a math test is coming than by playing a game! What kind of game, you ask?! A simple review game.
Games for Math Workshop Seventeen games? Really? Yes, I’m sharing 17 great games for math workshop and my blessings with you this year. Enjoy! Last year, I wrote: “Every year, I create and stock my upper elementary classroom with a
Introduction It’s almost testing season. If you’re anything like me, you’re looking for some great reading intervention activities that students love that don’t make you feel like you’re “teaching to the test”. Well, you’re in luck! My friends and I
Biography or Narrative Nonfiction I’m excited to share seven fantastic activities for engaging your students in the study of historical figures with narrative nonfiction. But, first, what is the difference between biography and narrative nonfiction? As I see it, a