Take your teaching from basic to bold
Last week was full of classroom prep and professional development (some good, some not so good). Now it’s time to get excited for a new school year! I finished my back to school plans about a month ago…although some things have been tweaked and changed. Today, I’m sharing everything I am including to make the […]
Discover the power of a classroom economy system as a behavior management tool! Enhance relationships and create a safe learning environment with this effective strategy. By incorporating real-world experiences, students not only earn rewards and motivation but also develop key financial literacy skills. Let me guide you through setting up a successful classroom economy and […]
Subtraction is one of those skills that needs an in-depth introduction or review with additional, consistent practice all year long. Keeping the practice choices simple, flexible, and engaging is key. Perfect Zero is a math game I like to introduce early in the year. I love it because we can play as a whole group, […]
The first day of school is always filled with anticipation, curiosity, and a little bit of nervousness. For teachers, it’s the perfect opportunity to set the tone for a year of learning and growth. To help you start the school year smoothly, we’ve created a comprehensive set of free downloadable lesson plans tailored specifically for […]
Choosing not to do any shopping for your classroom can be difficult. There are so many shiny objects in the form of cute classroom supplies, it’s really difficult to resist. I have been on a journey of trying to be more intentional with money decisions and giving up classroom shopping was at the top of […]
I used to plan lessons the night before…while half-watching Netflix…and hoping for the best the next day. 😅 Some days worked.A lot of days felt rushed, scattered, and honestly… a little chaotic. The problem?I was planning day-by-day instead of seeing the big picture. Everything changed when I started using a simple system:👉 year → month […]
