The 100th day of school rolls around once a year. It is an exciting day during which we can pause our regularly scheduled curriculum and plan a special day of activities. How teachers choose to celebrate the 100th day of school varies. ... Read More
Winter Read Alouds that Spark Joy
The cold weather has arrived in the Northeast. Winter is here in full blast. In our classrooms, in a typical year, that often means we are settling back into routines after winter break, bundling up in extra layers for recess, ... Read More
New Year Genre Bookmarks Freebie
Do you have students who stick to a single genre and it's like pulling teeth to get them to try something new? What if I told you there was a way to get your students to explore new genres willingly? I have a New Year treat for you ... 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.
New Year Activities, Reflections & Resolutions
New Year is the perfect time to reset your classroom management! In addition to starting slow and revisiting rules and routines, I love starting our year with these favorite New Year activities. They are great for reflecting, goal ... Read More
6 Outdoor Classroom Ideas
Nature-based education, outdoor classrooms, teaching outside: Drastic revisioning of education has encouraged some schools to turn toward outdoor-based classrooms as a safe alternative to in-person learning. As your virtual ... Read More
Introducing the Hundred Chart
The hundred chart can be very abstract to first and second grade students. Understanding the organization of the hundred chart is key to helping students access the tool, and begin understanding the patterns within our number system. ... Read More
