Teaching coins and money can be difficult, even for the most experienced teachers. I mean, you are representing an abstract concept by trying to tie a (seemingly) arbitrary value to an object... what isn't confusing about ... Read More
School Conference Strategies Every Teacher Needs
Whether you’ve been teaching for years or this is your first year in the classroom, there’s no doubt that finding the best strategies for school conferences can be overwhelming. As teachers, we love to be extra prepared and ready to ... Read More
10 Favorite Halloween Centers
Halloween is an exciting time of year for many students, but it can also be a lot to manage as a teacher! I've found that embracing the chaos is always my best option, so I created a variety of Halloween centers to help us enjoy the ... Read More
FREE Number Talks
First grade teachers, access 20 FREE Number Talk Prompts to enhance your place value unit and get your students engaged in conversation.
13 Fall Read Alouds You Need on Your Bookshelf
Fall in New England is the stuff of magic. Cool, crisp air, bright sunshine, and majestic foliage are enough to make anyone crave a pumpkin spice latte! It's usually about this time that we have settled into our classroom community ... Read More
Book Bins: How to Self Select from the Classroom Library
Book bins are the key to our classroom library success! They help provide structure and intention with our book selection, and I don't know what we'd do without them. That's why introducing our book bins (also called book boxes) is ... Read More
Hundred Chart Format: 0-99 vs. 1-100
The Hundred Chart is definitely a favorite math tool in most elementary classrooms. However, the format of the Hundred Chart can vary. Today I want to look at four different hundred chart formats and discuss their pros and cons! How ... Read More
