It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And one of the craziest. Your students are preoccupied with visions of sugarplums, or more likely Playstations, and trying to keep their attention in December is often more challenging than untangling the Christmas lights. But don’t despair, because today I am sharing 6 holiday activities to keep kids ... Continue Reading
Top 10 Things Teachers Are Grateful for this Holiday Season
Are you excited about Thanksgiving? Maybe you’re looking forward to the cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, or deep-dish apple pie. Maybe you're excited about the football games or gathering with family. (That is allowed this year, isn’t it?) Or maybe, you’re grateful for an extra-long weekend. No shame in that. Even during the best of times, ... Continue Reading
Interactive Notebooks: An Easy Way to Engage and Assess Students
I love interactive notebooks. If you are familiar with my materials, you know I include them regularly in reading, grammar, and math. Interactive notebooks are an easy way to engage and assess students. And I'm not the only one who loves them. When I was in the classroom, interactive notebooks were one of my students’ favorite parts of our ... Continue Reading
Easy Thanksgiving Activities Your Students Will Enjoy
I’m dropping by today with a quick reminder . . . Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Today I’ve got 5 easy Thanksgiving activities to help you celebrate in the classroom. These activities will keep your kids engaged in learning and give them a little taste of the upcoming holiday. Thanksgiving PBL: Plan Thanksgiving Dinner Get your ... Continue Reading
Making Math Centers Easy and More Efficient
It’s no secret that I love using the workshop method to teach math. A big part of math workshop is centers. Centers are great because they give you the opportunity to meet with small groups and provide differentiated instruction and they keep the rest of your students engaged in learning. But I know centers can sometimes feel overwhelming. Today ... Continue Reading
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