3 Parts to an Effective Classroom Morning Routine
Having a solid classroom morning routine in place can help you start every day in your classroom on the right foot. A morning routine is more than just getting students …
Fall Read Alouds and Literacy Activities for Upper Elementary
I love using seasonal books and activities as a way to keep things fresh in the classroom! Here are some of my favorite fall read alouds, along with different fall …
The Complete Guide to Place Value Lessons
I always start the year with teaching place value, whether I'm teaching 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade! I compiled a ton of ideas, an introductory lesson, essential skills, book list, freebies …
Tips for Increasing Student Engagement and Motivation
I'll never forget my first year teaching (for a lot of reasons!). I was fretting over my first formal observation when someone joked about them all being dog and pony …
Differentiating and Meeting the Needs of Gifted Learners
We often have meetings and professional development about helping struggling learners, but I’ve found that it’s rare to talk about differentiation for gifted learners. While helping our struggling learners is …
Factors, Multiples, and Math Facts… oh my!
Working with factors and multiples is an important upper elementary skill that helps students solidify number relationships. However, it isn’t a skill that comes easily for all students. Here are …
