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
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
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.
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
Top 10 Valentine’s Day Activities
Valentine's Day is around the corner, and if you’re like me, you fear halting academics for a day right when the momentum of learning is ramping up. I spent years mulling over how to create truly educational, yet fun, thematic ... Read More
How I Introduce Literature Circles (Book Clubs)
In the second half of the year, students really start to find their groove. They have revisited the routines and expectations after their vacation, and most are starting to exhibit more independence. This has always been the PERFECT ... Read More
