Test prep is 100x more fun when you incorporate games into your review! And it is surprisingly easy to prep and plan these test prep games! Connect Four This can be a super fun whole group game. To prep, you will need to grab some task cards. You will draw a grid on your white board. The traditional Connect Four board is six rows and ... Continue Reading
Fun Math Test Prep Activities Kids Love
Testing is no fun, but test prep can be loads of fun! These math test prep activities are easy to prep and will have your students begging for more review time. Math Test Prep Centers Center rotations are a great way to review multiple skills and keep students engaged. When testing season rolls around, I replace my usual centers with ... Continue Reading
Fun Reading Test Prep Activities
There are not many phrases that give a teacher more anxiety than "test prep." I hate being the bearer of bad news, but test prep season is upon us. Making test prep fun and meaningful can be a challenge. But you have me, and I take care of you! I have collected some reading test prep activities that your students will enjoy! I dare say that you ... Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Activities for the Classroom
What kinds of Valentine's Day activities will you be doing in the classroom this year? I am always looking for new and creative ideas that will interest my students. They have to be super simple to prep and I love mixing in those important academic skills. I went on a search for fun ideas for Valentine's Day. The teachers on my Facebook page ... Continue Reading
3 Ways to Save Time When Lesson Planning
Lesson planning is a necessary evil of teaching. Teachers spend hours every week typing and writing out the perfect lesson plans. But what if it didn't have to take that long? What if you could do all of your planning in half the time that it currently takes you? I am a 90s child. I wore neon socks, teased my bangs with tons of hairspray, and ... Continue Reading
Super Bowl Party in the Classroom
One of my favorite days as a teacher was the time I threw a Super Bowl party in the classroom! I am not a huge football fan or anything. I usually don't even know which teams are playing! So why throw a Super Bowl party in the classroom? Simple! My students were excited about the big game and I wanted to use that excitement while reviewing ... Continue Reading
Teaching Grammar in 10 Minutes
Does anyone else feel like teaching grammar and language is tedious and repetitive? Every year we teach the same skills, and every year we reteach those same skills. Then, we get frustrated when we read student writing. They didn't capitalize! Why won't they use proper punctuation? How hard is it to learn their plurals and possessives?! Please ... Continue Reading
Reviewing Classroom Procedures after Winter Break
Are you planning to spend time reviewing classroom procedures during your first week back after break? In a perfect world, we can jump right back into routines in January and pick up right where we left off before winter break. Right?! If your mentality is to jump right back in, you may find yourself pulling out your hair because no one seems to ... Continue Reading
Free New Years Classroom Activity
What are you doing in the classroom when you come back from winter break? Celebrating the new year with your students is so much fun! I have a free New Years classroom activity that is going to make planning for your first week back just a tad easier! This free New Years paper bag book is the perfect activity to help your students to look back ... Continue Reading
3 Things Every Teacher Needs to do Before Winter Break
It's almost winter break! I know that you love your students, but you also love having some time off to rest and relax with your family, friends, and pets. You deserve this break! If you are going to truly enjoy your time off, there are a few things you really need to do before winter break. You can do this, my friend! 1. Prep Lesson ... Continue Reading
