If you’re anything like me, you realize at the last minute that a holiday, or the end of the year, is fast approaching and you still need to get your gifts for students. Whether it’s Valentines Day, Christmas or the last day of school that is just around the corner, this list of inexpensive gifts …
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There are a number of first year teacher must haves that belong on an essential teacher supplies list. But there are plenty of money-sucking items that you really don’t need, at least not right away. I remember when I first got my teaching job (many moons ago…). I excitedly ran out and spent way too …
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Setting up effective classroom morning routines in elementary just might be the most important thing you do for a successful year. Hyperbole? I’m not so sure… The most engaging, wonderful lessons won’t reach your students if you haven’t set up the calm, organized, positive learning environment your students need to be able to focus on …
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You’ve decided to run literature circles. Awesome! But now you have to figure out the best books for your 5th grade students. We’ve got a fantastic literature circles book list for you, filled with a variety of classics and new, fiction and non-fiction, challenging and easier novels. Want more information on running literature circles in …
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Kids love to tell you what they think and opinion writing is the perfect outlet for them to do it appropriately. These elementary opinion writing prompts will have your students wanting to write so they can tell you exactly what they think about topics that are relevant and interesting to them! Opinion writing is the …
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I think it’s safe to say that teachers do not like writing report cards. In fact, I generally consider it one of the most stressful parts of my job, but using a report comment bank will save you time and make the process less stressful! But how? We’re going to look at exactly how to …
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Why is teaching fractions so hard? Every year, kids groan when the topic is introduced. And let’s be honest, so do most adults! Fractions are challenging because they seem to defy most of the number concepts students have already learned. Why are there two ‘numbers’? How can a bigger number have a smaller value? I …
How to Teach Fractions so students actually understand in 7 Easy steps! Read More »
Have you been hearing about task cards lately but are wondering what are task cards? Maybe you know what they are but are looking for new ideas for how to use task cards in the classroom. You’re in the right place! So What Are Task Cards? Task cards are essentially a more engaging, broken-up worksheet. …
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Why am I putting together a list of must have teacher supplies for math classrooms? Well, the stationery aisle at the dollar store is my happy place so believe me, I’ve tested a lot of classroom must haves over the year and have found those that truly make my classroom function better (and those that …
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Are you looking for fun and easy math centre ideas? Do you need some new engaging math games for centers? Including fun math games is a guaranteed way to keep your kids engaged AND learning during math stations! In my upper elementary math classroom, I always have a math game during math centres. My kids …
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Are you wondering how to organize math centres in your upper elementary math class? Are you unsure about getting started with middle school math stations? Keep hearing that setting up math centers is so important but you’re confused about how to set up the centres? Well, you’re in the right place! [toc] READ THIS POST: …
What is the purpose of literature circles? How do you structure a literature circle? How long should Literature Circles last? What is the teacher’s role in literature circles? How do you differentiate a literature circle? If any of those questions sound familiar or you are looking for ways to shake up your literacy block, Literature …
