The Best Books for after Winter Break Read Alouds
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!
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Place Value Game: How to Play Trash Can Math
Are you ready for THE BEST beginning of the year math game ever?! In this post, I’m going to teach you how to play Trash Can Math–a place value game! Ā I learned this game two years ago when I was filling in for a teacher on maternity leave.Ā We got
Transform Flashcard Practice: Fact Fluency Activities Made Easy
Tired of the same old flashcard routine? Letās breathe new life into your fact fluency activities! Learn innovative ways to make flashcard practice engaging, effective, and easy to implement. In this post, Iāll share practical strategies for building a toolbox that transforms flashcards into an effective tool for strengthening math
6 Easy Ways to Use Interactive Math Task Cards in the Classroom
Ā Task cards, like many other teaching resources, have gone digital! And there are many different ways to utilize them in your math block and beyond. Read to the end to snag your free copy of these 2 Digit Addition Word Problem Interactive Task Cards! # 1″I do” Part of the
How To Use Digital Libraries to Increase Reading Motivation
Digital libraries had their big moment during online learning ā but theyāre still one of the easiest, most engaging tools for teachers. With just a click, students can explore new stories, listen to rich language, and fall in love with reading all over again. Whether you teach in-person or use
Energize the New Year: Activities for the Week After Winter Break
Get ready to hit the ground running after a well-deserved break! While it can be challenging to jump back into the swing of things, I’ve got some great tips to help you make a smooth transition. So let’s dive in and make this return to routine an exciting and successful
4 Favorite Meaningful Earth Day Activities for the Classroom
šāØ Today was one of those magical teaching days that totally surprised meāin the best way. After a 4:50 a.m. toddler wake-up call, I threw together some last-minute Earth Day activities andā¦ they SLAYED. šāāļø We read, we wrote, we watched (thank you, YouTube), and we got crafty with recycled
Engaging Math Fact Fluency Games and Activities Kids Love
Math fact fluency is a critical skill for students to develop, but letās face it: drilling math facts can be a drag. If youāre looking for engaging ways to help students master their math facts while having fun, youāve come to the right place. This blog post will explore math
5 Easy Ways to Practice Classmates Names
The beginning of the school year is overwhelming. There are so many things to prep, plan for and teach. It’s easy to forget the “little things.” Having your students learn their classmates’ names is so important. In my first year of teaching, I was SO proud of how quickly I
Easy and Fun Subtraction Game for Math Centers
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