5 Changes That Saved My Sanity
A week out of school, I am finally starting to feel human again. I'm relishing the moments I have with my kids, and I'm taking some time to do some …
Math Quicks!
I'm just popping in to share a couple little things we've done this week! With my “big” kids, we have been working on classifying triangles as well as perimeter and …
Another Cumulative Novel Project!
I love, love, love finishing up a novel with a project that incorporates as many reading skills as possible. We just finished reading The Westing Game (deemed a favorite by …
Teaching Main Idea Vs. Theme
If your students are anything like mine, they have an incredibly difficult time telling the difference between main idea and theme. Before this year, I had always taught the skills …
Using Pictures to Teach Key Reading Skills
I blog a lot about how I use pictures to teach key reading skills, and I’m passionate about their impact on student learning. If you’re familiar with my blog, you …
Ratios and Mysteries!
Sometimes I'm hesitant to post anchor charts because I don't have a ton of information or activities to go with them, but I thought I'd go for it anyway! These …
