Take your teaching from basic to bold
Teaching how to tell time can be a welcome break from computation. But, depending on students’ background knowledge, navigating an analog clock can prove challenging for some. For many of our younger students, learning to tell time can be a tricky new skill to grasp. But with the right approach, we can make the process […]
Morning Meeting has always been one of my favorite parts of the school day. But let’s be honest—coming up with a quick, engaging, low-prep activity can sometimes feel like one more thing on an already full to-do list. If you’re looking for simple ways to bring some February love and excitement into your morning routine, […]
Yawning, heads down, staring off into space. No, this isn’t just teachers in professional development. Our students struggle to stay engaged and attentive every single day. Sometimes it may feel like we have to do jumping jacks in a clown suit to keep their attention. And, even then, they will lose interest quickly. Here are […]
The end of the day during dismissal was one of my least favorite times of the school day ever. I don’t know about your school but our dismissal time is 20ish minutes. Those 20 minutes feel more like 3 hours sometimes (especially on a Friday). Problem is, I’m totally worn out from the day and have little energy left […]
Are you looking for some new books to read to your class when you return from winter break? These 5 stories are the perfect read alouds for the new year!
Recently, I had a friend reach out to me for help. She was concerned about her 2nd grader’s spelling. It got me thinking about what we need to consider when it comes to planning effective spelling routines and instruction in our classroom. Don’t feel like reading? Watch the video on this topic here. If we […]
