I have been using Stitch Fix for almost all of my clothing purchases for the past five months. I have been posting some pictures on my Instagram and have had several requests to see a full reveal. Ask and you shall receive!!! I get a Stitch once a month and so I will share my reveal with you each month.If you are not familiar with Stitch Fix here ... Continue Reading
5 of my Favorite Classroom Resources
Innovative classroom resources won’t mask poor teaching, but fantastic classroom resources can magnify great teaching. Having quality resources to teach language arts, math, and writing can help you be a more creative teacher and meet your students’ various needs. That's why today' I'm sharing 5 of my favorite classroom resources. Having great ... Continue Reading
Fun Ways to Practice Area & Perimeter
I love teaching my 3rd graders about area and perimeter! It is a challenging concept, but I love how hands-on it is. I wanted to share some of my favorite activities for practicing area and perimeter with you. Using Food There is not a kid out there that does not enjoy playing with food. For this reason, I attempt to incorporate food into as many ... Continue Reading
5 Ways to Quickly Check for Understanding
A lesson is not complete without checking for student understanding. If I do not check for understanding, I am unable to self-evaluate. Was the lesson effective? What should I change in the future? Also, without checking for understanding, I do not know which students need additional support and which students need enrichment. I know that I need ... Continue Reading
Books for Black History Month
February is Black History Month. It is a fantastic time to integrate lots of history into your reading and writing blocks! I think that it is very important that we include black history into our lessons. There are so many great books for black history month. I like to use my Black History Interactive Notebook along with meaningful and engaging ... Continue Reading
10 Ways to Grow Your Classroom Library
I firmly believe that every elementary classroom should have a fantastic classroom library. The library should be filled with books that their students are wanting to read. This means that teachers are having to regularly update their libraries to reflect the current interests of their students. Buying books gets pricey and most teachers are not ... Continue Reading
Class Super Bowl Party
If you are looking for a way to get students engaged in their lessons and include student families in the classroom- a Super Bowl classroom party is the answer! Last year, I threw a Super Bowl party in my classroom. The parents and my students could not stop raving about it, so I wanted to share with you. I am not a sports fan. Most people ... Continue Reading
How to Get the Most Out of Your Stitch Fix
I love using Stitch Fix for my teacher clothes! It is a personalized styling service and it is amazing. You simply fill out a style profile with sizing and preferences. Then, your very own stylist selects five pieces to send to you to try on at home. I love being able to try the clothes on with my accessories and shoes! You can keep what you love ... Continue Reading
Teaching Books that Inspire
It is about this time of year that I start to feel a little run down and burnt out. I know that I need a burst of inspiration if I am going to be the educator that my students need (and make it to spring break). I love to read a teaching book when I need some inspiration. These are not necessarily books that tell you how to teach and they are ... Continue Reading
Holidays Around the World Escape Room and Party Ideas
A Holidays Around the World theme is the perfect way to blend learning and fun during the holiday season. Students get to learn about other cultures and traditions and have a little holiday fun. It’s an easy way to have a diverse and inclusive celebration in your classroom. Holidays Around the World Party Ideas To make a Holidays ... Continue Reading
