Teaching Place Value
A few weeks ago, I asked my Facebook followers about the very first thing they taught in math at the beginning of the school year. All but one or two …
Advanced Reading Intervention Plans
Last year, I spent a lot of my time with “advanced” readers. These are readers who can read lickity split and don't need any more instruction on reading fluency. These …
First Day of School Activities for Big Kids
Every time I mentioned Back to School on my Facebook page at least one person mentions that it can't possibly be time yet! I know, I know! It's much too …
Smooth Sailing Back to School Tips: Preparing for the New School Year
It is around this time every year that my classroom to-do list starts looking a little lot overwhelming. I tried separating my lists into different categories like “Classroom Set Up” …
Building Rapport on Meet Your Teacher Night
I can't believe it's almost time to start thinking about going back to school! That also means it's time to start designing your classroom, planning your curriculum, and getting ready …
Back to School Math Freebie for my Fans!
I know it may feel a little premature to start talking Back to School, but some districts in my area go back toward the end of July. That's less than …
