Classroom managementāitās one of our biggest issues as teachers. Without a solid classroom management plan, kids can quickly get off-task and disruptive, which isnāt exactly conducive to a productive learning environment. Since I know teachers can always use more tricks up our sleeves, today Iām sharing my top five classroom
Get this monster reading passages freebie! Our Fluency & Comprehension Freebie Sample Pack is here to help teachers of early readers out with a nice variety of passages kids will love to read! With 10 ready-to-use reading passages on fun topics, itās designed to save you time while building fluency
Picture books and fictional stories can be so much fun to read with primary students, but itās also important to expose kids to plenty of nonfiction passages. Becoming familiar with informational texts is an important āreal worldā reading skill, and it prepares students for upper elementary and secondary school when
February brings us lots of reasons to celebrate: itās Black History Month, Valentineās Day, and weāre only a month or so away from Spring! In my classroom, I tie in all the special February days with a focus on friendship! I weave the theme of friendship throughout many of my
With the holiday season on its way, and with the wild year that has been 2020 coming to a close, there is no better time than now to practice gratitude. I know we have moved mountains this year by adapting our curriculum and teaching during a pandemic. Many of us
Struggling with reading fluency? Letās make it fun! The key to successful reading fluency intervention is finding the perfect balance between keeping students engaged and ensuring they make real progress. A supportive, pressure-free environment helps build confidence and fosters growth. Start strong with fun, engaging activities that support reading fluency
Its’ that time again… We’re getting ready to go back to our classrooms after our well-deserved summer break. Walking into our rooms for the first time in months is quite overwhelming, isn’t it? Furniture has been pushed one corner of the room, shelves are covered, all our *stuff* is in
Do you ever wish you had a quick activity to keep your students engaged while you work with a small group, organize your supply closet, or *ahem* make yourself a cup of coffee? I sure did and that’s why I came up with Flash Math. These games are sure to
I’d like to tell you that I appreciate you.I appreciate the long hours that you spend preparing the best lessons for your young learners.I appreciate the special attention that you give each and every one of your students.I appreciate how dedicated you are to providing the best learning experiences for
Are you teaching about growth mindset in your classroom? If you are, I have a treat for you today! This interactive growth mindset game is very easy to use. Simply download it on your laptop, computer, iPad, or tablet, and you’re ready to go! The PDF format allows you to
