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Easy and Fun Fall Bulletin Board Ideas for Elementary

Pumpkin spice, changing leaves, flannels, corn mazes, and math crafts? Fall fun is here and if you know me, you know I love a cute math craft. Making things “cutesy” gets a bad rap. But, things that are adorable can still be engaging and effective. Here are some great ideas for fun & easy math […]

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15 of the Best Books to Read on the First Day of School

Looking for the best back-to-school read alouds? The right picture books can help you build classroom community, teach expectations, encourage kindness, and calm first-day jitters. Whether you’re teaching kindergarten, first grade, second grade, or third grade, these are the books I reach for every August. They’re engaging, meaningful, and make planning your first week of […]

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Place Value Games Students Love: Trash Can Math

Looking for place value games that students actually ask to play? Trash Can Math is one of my favorite beginning-of-the-year math activities because it combines place value, strategy, and just the right amount of friendly competition. Best of all, it’s low prep and takes only a few minutes to explain. What is Trash Can Math? […]

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How to Destroy Your Classroom Community in 4 Easy Steps

Obviously, destroying your classroom community is not on any teacher’s list of to-dos. But, there are some big mistakes that can have a negative impact on your classroom, your relationship with students and their relationship with one another. One of the biggest mindset shifts we need to overcome is not having enough time to address […]

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5 Easy Low-Prep Substitute Teacher Activities

Have you ever felt overwhelmed thinking about what activities you can leave for a substitute teacher when you have to be out of the classroom? It’s so stressful trying to come up with hands-off lessons for the sub but still engaging and educational for the students. Well, have I got good news for you! I’ve […]

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Transform Flashcard Practice: Fact Fluency Activities Made Easy

Tired of the same old flashcard routine? Let’s breathe new life into your fact fluency activities! Learn innovative ways to make flashcard practice engaging, effective, and easy to implement. In this post, I’ll share practical strategies for building a toolbox that transforms flashcards into an effective tool for strengthening math fact fluency. The Importance of […]

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This resource is a lifesaver for energizing our morning meetings and brain breaks! The games are fun, low-prep, and really help build classroom community while supporting executive functioning skills like self-regulation, listening, and working memory. My students look forward to these activities every day, and I love how versatile they are—perfect for transitions, indoor recess, or team-building too.

Alicia

Memory Games

This has increased my students math facts SO much! They love the challenge and how quick they are. I love how easy it is to prep weekly packets beforehand and move students on when they are ready. The graphing and goal setting is a great incentive and works on growth mindset!

Jessica

Fast Facts

My students struggled to stay engaged and participate in our activities. Introducing this resource helped me get my kids paying attention to detail and having fun while practicing oral language and being an active learner.

1st Grade Teacher

I cannot say enough good things about Fast Facts!! I searched for a fun way to practice math facts daily - each kiddo at their own level - without knowing they were at different levels -- THIS IS IT! Now, timed materials can be a bad thing, I've had parents complain that timed work gives their kids anxiety and I get that! But it all depends on how it is delivered. THIS WORKS. This is FUN. Every single one of my first graders LOVE fast facts!

Stephanie

This bundle is PACKED with so many resources. I love the engagement, hands on activities that are included with all the different phonic skills. This is an easy no prep resource to use in small group or in rotations that students can complete on their own. I LOVE this bundle!

Hope

Syllable Types Worksheet Bundle

This has been a life saver for me. I love that there are so many choices in this resource. The students' behavior has improved.

Lucey

Digital Class Rewards

This is an excellent resource! My kids and I loved the hidden picture slides-so much that they begged for more! Parents were joining in by Friday! Loved this resource-thank you!

Pam

10 Back to School Activities

Best resource I have EVER bought! Teachers in upper grades always made comments about students struggling with their facts, so I was determined to find a way to help with that. This resource makes knowing math facts fun and students love to achieve their goals! Would recommend this to EVERYONE!

Dana

Fast Facts Folders

What an amazing resource! I love that students have a checklist and some ideas to help them with writing. My favorite part is the space included for teacher notes. I can jump right in while they're working on their writing and leave feedback. I am recommending this product to all of my second grade teacher friends.

Alma

Digital Writing Journals