Fractions can be one of the trickier math units to teach. Many students have been counting, adding and subtracting since well before kindergarten, But learning about fractions is a whole new skill for many kids. Understanding the relationship between parts and whole is a difficult abstract concept. Some kids are not developmentally ready to ... Continue Reading
Winter Olympics: 4 Easy Ways to Celebrate in the Classroom
Athletes across the world are gearing up for the Winter Olympics. The XXIV Winter Games are being held in Beijing from February 4 - February 20, 2022. For sixteen days, the world will be focused on winter sports like the bobsled, speed skating, and curling. This is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the Olympic spirit, instill some ... Continue Reading
Fun Reading Lessons that Excite Readers in 2022
Reading is one of my favorite activities. And I know I am not alone. Most teachers love reading and we all want to instill a love of reading in our students. But kids don’t always embrace it the way we hope, especially when reading lessons are boring. Today I’m sharing five fun ways to spice up your reading instruction in the new year. If you want ... Continue Reading
Got Struggling Writers? Try These 5 Tips
One of the most common concerns I hear from teachers in my Facebook groups is that they don’t know how to help their struggling writers. I know it can be disheartening when you feel like you have some students who just aren’t at grade level, no matter what you do. So today I am going to share five simple tips to help you reach all your writers. ... Continue Reading
A Stress-Free Winter Break Can Be Yours
I'm dreaming of a stress-free Christmas . . . There’s no tired quite like teacher-tired. Especially at the start of Christmas break. After a bustling December full of Christmas cheer, all you want to do is head home and rest. (Or start your wrapping, baking, decorating . . . you know, all the things you’ve put off until break.) But if you ... Continue Reading
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