Take your teaching from basic to bold
Guided Math has been one of the trends in the last decade. It’s like as soon as these buzzwords arise, some districts are quick to want to shift immediately. But, like any new educational trend, we need to really evaluate whether or not the instructional strategy is the best fit for our students. In this […]
Congratulations! You have chosen two of the most difficult jobs that ever co-existed 🙂 It is NOT for the faint of heart (but you have probably already figured that out). And it looks nothing like this cozy mom up there chilling on the couch while her baby sleeps soundly (stock photos….#eyeroll). So, what’s the secret […]
It’s December! There are just a few weeks until winter break and I am here to share my plans with you for the upcoming weeks. I chose the following themes and you can check everything out in my FREE downloadable December lesson plans for 2nd grade: Winter Holidays Trees and Traditions The New Year Teaching […]
Setting up a writing center can feel overwhelming. Where should everything go? How can I keep it stocked without running out of supplies too quickly? Will students actually use the examples, vocabulary words, and writing prompts, or will they just breeze past them? And who’s going to keep it all organized? These are the questions […]
Let’s talk about a common challenge: managing a chatty class. We all know kids love to talk, and as educators, we enjoy communicating too. But how can we balance encouraging conversation and maintaining a productive classroom? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Here are 9 amazing tips for effectively managing a talkative class. Let’s dive […]
I’m SO excited to share with you a math fact practice system that has transformed fact fluency in my classroom: Fast Fact Folders! This simple and effective tool provides differentiated daily practice while allowing students to track their progress in a fun and engaging way. Over the past few years, my students have loved using […]
