The Not So WImpy Teacher creates resources for busy teachers in grades 2-5 who are looking to deliver engaging and meaningful lessons without overwhelm and chaos.
I hated math as a student. I thought that it was boring and couldn't see why I needed the skills. As a teacher, I LOVE to teach math! I love to make math different for my students. Math can be rigorous AND fun! I use a guided math approach to teaching and math centers are the highlight of my math block. My Favorite Math Blog ... Continue Reading
Games are such an effective tool for practicing skills in the classroom. Students are so engaged when playing games and we remember more of what we learn when we are having fun. I worked hard to incorporate games into my classroom on a very regular basis. My students played vocabulary games on Fridays and they would play math fact games during ... Continue Reading
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
Writing: Personal Narrative Video Unit
Math Fact Fluency – Multiplication and Division
Third Grade Math Curriculum: Unit 7 Fractions
Spelling Curriculum: Unit 1 Third Grade
Sub Plans for Grades 2-5!
