Ready for simple ways to increase reading comprehension in your classroom without a ton of planning and prep? Better yet, are you looking for digital resources you can use when students are working in a virtual or socially distanced environment? This post offers up my favorite go-tos to boost proficiency
Math centers add so much value to your classroom. They’re a non-negotiable part in many primary classrooms because when rolled out appropriately, centers promote great learning strategies. They can completely uplevel your teaching! Hands-on access gives kids a chance to explore concepts they’ve already learned and strengthen their skills at
Let’s be real: we all need to get the wiggles out at certain times of the day. Think about the last time you were immersed in a big project or studying for an exam back at university. I’m willing to bet you took plenty of mini breaks to stretch, get
There are so many fun and engaging apps you can use in the classroom to enhance your students’ learning! The only downside to having so many tools available is knowing which ones to try out. A lot of apps are great for teachers and older kids, but it can sometimes
“I’m Done!” — Now What? If you’ve ever heard those two words during your lesson — you know the chaos that can follow. Early finishers can quickly become a distraction if they don’t know what to do next. That’s why having a solid plan for early finisher activities is essential.
Math can be a challenge for students once it gets past the fluency stage and into the conceptual stage. Why is it that even our kids who are quick to learn math facts still struggle with solving math problems? Even with lots of practice, some of our primary students shut
Helping young students recognize high-frequency words is one of the best ways to build strong early readers. But let’s be real—just handing out flashcards doesn’t always do the trick. If you’re looking for strategies to teach sight words in K-2 that actually stick (and don’t require hours of prep), this
Coding can seem like an unconventional way to approach learning for teachers who don’t have a ton of experience with computer sciences. And often we think about teaching coding and programming just to the older kids. But the truth is, coding is appropriate for all school-aged children. And there are
There are so many parts to reading instruction. It can be tricky to keep them all straight if you aren’t well-practiced. Luckily I can break this one down for you! And, of course, I have some great resources to improve fluency instruction in your classroom. Eventually we want to bring
It can seem like a daunting task getting little ones to stay engaged in the writing process and push themselves to grow and improve as writers. If you don’t have a system in place, you’ll quickly find yourself scrambling for ways to help your students become better writers. To help
