March Read Alouds and Related Seasonal Activities
Read alouds are one of the best things about teaching elementary school! Between the start of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Holi, and International Women’s Day, March is a super fun …
Age Appropriate Ways to Use Current Events in the Classroom
Teaching current events in the classroom can be a daunting task, especially when current events can sometimes feel difficult to process as an adult. However, if we don’t teach current …
4 Easy Activities to Increase Student Engagement
As we settle into February, it can become harder and harder to engage students. If we view student engagement as closely linked to student motivation, and the school year as …
Meaningful Test Prep Tips for Students
As you inch closer to state testing, do you ever feel like you’ve wasted the last few months on routine test prep instead of meaningful learning with your students? It’s …
The Complete Guide to Teaching Math Vocabulary
I am a firm believer that students in the upper grades can be expected to use precise math vocabulary. This means they know the difference between conceptual and computational errors, …
February Read Alouds and Related Activities
It’s February, which means it’s time to mix up your book lists and bring in new seasonal read alouds! Here are some of my favorite February read alouds to use during …
