Learning multiplication can be a tough task for our students. Especially when they have different needs when it comes to learning. Students also learn in a variety of different ways. Which means you need a variety of resources for practicing multiplication. But, never fear, help is here! I'd like to share with you a few awesome resources for ... Continue Reading
Helping Dyslexic Students
Did you know that 1 out of every 5 students has dyslexia? This statistic has always stuck with me. My class sizes ranged from 20-26 students. So, I likely had 4-5 students every year that struggled with dyslexia. Yikes! It took me some time in the classroom to build up my experience, but I figured out pretty quickly that I was doing a ... Continue Reading
Why You Need a Writing Workshop
I am very passionate about having a writing workshop in the classroom and feel it is necessary to set aside at least 30-45 minutes each day for a writing workshop. Let me explain why a writing workshop is needed in your classroom. Giving students time to write isn’t the same as teaching them to write. Maybe you have a work-on-writing center. ... Continue Reading
Third Grade Reading Pre and Post Assessments {FREEBIE}
Back to school means a new group of scholars to meet, assess, teach and love on! It's so exciting! But it's tough too. You are busy making relationships and teaching routines, but you also have to get to know your students' academic needs. What reading level are they currently reading at? How much do they comprehend the text that they ... Continue Reading
First Year Teacher: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
Finally! The beginning of the school year is underway. You're getting ready to do what all those years of college have trained you to do. You might have been prepping for this all summer even. It is a very exciting time!If you're like I was, you've probably been pinning your heart out, joining every Facebook teacher group there is out there, and ... Continue Reading
My Favorite Resources for Fifth Grade Teachers
Congratulations fifth grade teacher! Fifth graders are very independent and curious. They have such fun personalities starting to emerge and are beginning to act like miniature adults. I love their sense of humor! Now that you know you will be teaching fifth grade, you are probably starting to wonder what resources you might want to have in your ... Continue Reading
My Favorite Resources for Second Grade Teachers
Congratulations second grade teacher! Second graders are so excited about school! They are starting to read fun chapter books and they are going to make huge growth in math this year. It’s an exciting time! Now that you know you will be teaching second grade, you are probably starting to wonder what resources you might want to have in your ... Continue Reading
My Favorite Resources for Fourth Grade Teachers
Congratulations fourth grade teacher! Fourth graders can be very independent and curious. The topics they are tackling in math are interesting and you are going to LOVE class read alouds. There are so many awesome fourth grade books! Now that you know you will be teaching fourth grade, you are probably starting to wonder what resources you might ... Continue Reading
First Week of School Lesson Plans
Lesson planning is always a bit tricky, but coming up with lesson plans for the first week of school is extra challenging! How much time should we spend teaching procedures? How can we get to know our new students? What can we do to make the first week fun? When should we start with the curriculum? Every year, I notice multiple posts in my ... Continue Reading
My Favorite Resources for Third Grade Teachers
Congratulations third grade teacher! Teaching third grade is such a fun experience. The kids are still excited about school and easily impressed by things like crayons. Yet, they can be quite independent, especially by mid year. Now that you know you will be teaching third grade, you are probably starting to wonder what resources you might want ... Continue Reading
