Every summer, like many teachers, I get the itch to refresh my classroom space. I don’t mean just adding a few borders or posters. I mean creating a space that actually feels good. Somewhere my students and I want to…
Spooky Halloween time is right around the corner! We are currently learning multiplication, so I have created some fun multiplication stations to match the Halloween vibe! I love to bring some seasonal fun into my classroom. The students are always…
The beginning of the school year is an excellent time to get your number talks routine off to a great start. While you are preparing for back to school, consider these tips to add a number talks routine to your…
One of the most common questions third-grade math teachers have is, “How do I help my students master multiplication and division facts?” I didn’t have a special plan or strategy to help my students master these facts, I just made…
If you’ve been to the blog before, you know I’m a huge fan of vocabulary instruction. I believe vocabulary is an intricate part of reading comprehension and an area of instruction that we simply can’t afford to skip. Vocabulary assessment is…
Here’s what I think about weekly vocabulary words: they are crucial! I’m a huge fan of Scarborough’s reading rope (Google it!). The rope is an analogy of the important skills that are involved with reading comprehension. One strand of the…
Every year my students enjoy this Skittles Thanksgiving writing activity. I decided to change it up this year and make it a back-to-school writing activity instead. The Skittles are always a hit! They make the writing process much more engaging….
Classroom transformations have become a fun trend in elementary classrooms. One popular idea is a Glow Day classroom transformation. I recently shared about my glow day on Instagram. I received many questions about how I pulled it off so I…
A Glow Day classroom transformation is a great way to get your students excited and engaged in their learning. There are so many fun glow day classroom games that can be played in small groups. I’ve included some easy games…
I love doing this Skittles End of Year Writing activity with my students! Every year my students enjoy this Skittles Thanksgiving writing activity. But this year we were remote during Thanksgiving and didn’t get to do it. So I adapted…
