Today I'm sharing one of my favorite games to build math fluency. If you're not familiar with Shut The Box and it's many variations, you are going to want to tune in (and snag it for FREE at the end!) The standard ... Read More
Our Story: A Teacher’s Silent Struggle with Infertility
Last week, my husband and I sat in an all-too-familiar room, our hands knotted tightly together as they had been so many times, waiting for words we had never heard before. We watched the monitor, uncertain of what we were ... Read More
Thanksgiving Read Aloud & Freebie: Balloons Over Broadway
Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving Read Aloud and maybe a fun (and FREE) activity to accompany it? Well look no further! Today I'm taking a look at an engaging picture book biography that showcases all things STEM, promotes a growth ... 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.
Back To School Read Alouds
I have been unpacking my new classroom for the past two weeks, which has been very overwhelming, but also very exciting! I love looking at a new space and seeing nothing but possibility. It's been physically exhausting, but ... Read More
Our Marble Jar: Why I Don’t Reward Expected Behavior
Let me start by stating that this post is not putting down ANY forms of classroom management! I write this assuming that EVERY teacher does what works best for them and their students. We come to this profession because we ... Read More
Kaboom! Possibly The Best Center Game Ever!
Do you use Kaboom! in your classroom? It has been my go-to center for the past few years, whether I'm teaching Firsties, or now third graders. If Kaboom! is new to you, or it is something you haven't yet tried in your classroom, here ... Read More
