Teaching odd and even numbers is often seen as a "can they" or "can't they" skill. Can they identify odd numbers? Can they identify even numbers? And while recognizing odd and even numbers is important, our focus should really be on ... Read More
Back to School Starter Series: Implementing Logical Consequences
Real talk: Sometimes, students won't meet our class expectations. No matter how clear, repetitive, and collaborative the process is. And here's the thing, that's ok. Mistakes are part of learning. But, to learn from mistakes, students ... Read More
Back to School Starter Series: Using Class Expectations to Build a Strong Community
Welcome to post number five in the back-to-school starter series! I can't wait to jump into today's topic: Co-Creating Class Expectations. But, if you're looking to start from the beginning, check out my thoughts on setting up a ... Read More
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First grade teachers, access 20 FREE Number Talk Prompts to enhance your place value unit and get your students engaged in conversation.
Back to Starter Series: Functional Classroom Walls in Just 3 Steps
New teachers often ask, "How do you set up classroom walls for the first day of school?" Short answer: I don't. My answer might be surprising or unsatisfying. After all, many of my posts on Instagram include bright and colorful ... Read More
Back to School Starter Series: Introducing Class Materials
Truth: I can't resist a school supplies aisle. The vast selection of pens, pencils, markers, and crayons immediately draws me in. It is like the class materials are waiting just for me. I want to buy and use all of them. Add. To. Cart. ... Read More
Back to School Starter Series: Classroom Routines
Welcome to post number two in the back-to-school starter series! Today we're tackling all things classroom routines and I can't wait to dive in. But first, did you miss our first post on setting up a classroom? Here's my hot take: ... Read More
