File this one under, “Why didn’t anyone tell me sooner?” In my first few years of teaching, I had no idea that poetry (specifically phonics poems) could become such a versatile component of my literacy instruction. Don’t ... Read More
3 Mistakes Teachers Make Using Graphic Organizers (FREEBIE)
I love graphic organizers. I use them for reading, writing, math and anywhere else I can fit them in. Graphic organizers are a great tool to help students make connections between concepts, organize their thoughts, and internalize ... Read More
9 Books About Overcoming Worry and Anxiety
This has been a year of uncertainty and change, most of which is outside of our control. Throughout it all, I have also witnessed the therapeutic quality of reading aloud books about anxiety and worry. I hear many teachers report 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.
How I Organize My Word Wall Cards
When I first created math word wall and ELA word walls cards for my classroom, I was excited to see how much of an impact they had on my students. With every new unit I created, I watched my students use them as a reference tool and ... Read More
Accessing Math & ELA Word Walls at Home
Building our students content area vocabulary is necessary, and typically my favorite approach is to create Math and ELA Word Walls in my classroom... but what happens when your students cannot access the walls of your ... Read More
15 Read Aloud Books about Friendship
Friendship read alouds and books on friendship help our students learn how to express their appreciation for friends. In addition, books on friendship help students navigate tough relationships with peers. I have narrowed down a ... Read More
