I recently shared my top five math manipulatives for first, second, and third grade. One of the biggest questions I received was why base-ten blocks didn't show up on my first and second-grade lists, and only made an appearance when ... Read More
10 Growth Mindset Read Alouds For Kids
Growth mindset read alouds are an invaluable resource as you get ready to introduce the concept of having a growth mindset to your students. After all, what does it look like to have a growth mindset? How does it sound? These are ... Read More
5 Ways to Make Planning Small Group Reading Easier
Virtual Teammates, it’s time we talk about guided reading. I’ll admit it. Planning guided reading was my ultimate weekly feat. It took me hours to pour over the data I had collected on student reading progress. I felt like I was ... 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.
Why Individual Student Reading Binders Are My Favorite Literacy Hack
There is ONE TOOL that has revolutionized my guided reading block. Friends, hear me out on this one: individual guided reading binders. Whether you’ve been teaching for years or you’re about to enter your first classroom, it ... Read More
Introduce Guided Math in 3 Proactive Steps (And Keep It Going all Year!)
Ready, set, go! You are ready and excited to introduce guided math. That’s excellent! Now it is time to ask yourself: How will you set yourself and your students up for a year of successful and efficient learning? One of the ... Read More
Pretty with a Purpose: Intentional Classroom Decor to Support All Students
Let’s talk about how we decorate our classrooms and why you should be thinking about intentional classroom decor and design. It is no secret that I was a kid who struggled with overstimulation, executive functioning, and dyslexia. ... Read More
