If you teach 2nd through 5th grades, this blog is for you. You’ll find teaching strategies, organizational tips, classroom management ideas, engaging resources, teacher self-care, and more!

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for children. Costumes, decorations, and candy create a perfect mix of fun and frenzy,

As teachers, we’ve all had this experience: you’ve taught a concept, your students seem to “get it,” and you move on, only to discover weeks

You’ve probably been there: a student reads aloud beautifully – every word pronounced perfectly, pace right on point – but when you ask what the

When cold and flu season hits, even the most loving classroom can become a germ-sharing headquarters. Teachers everywhere know the struggle – sticky hands on

Let’s be real for a second. Spring math in the classroom is something else, right? You’ve made it through the chaos of report cards, parent-teacher

As an elementary teacher, you know how necessary reading comprehension skills are in your classroom. Reading comprehension isn’t just about getting through the text—it’s about

Differentiated instruction sounds daunting if you don’t know where to start, but differentiation techniques in the classroom can actually be very simple with the right

Classroom team-building games are a must at the start of a new school year! They allow students to build new relationships, develop trust in one

Welcome to the new and significantly improved Mrs. Beattie’s Classroom website! Just over 10 years after launching my first blog, I decided it was time

Teachers, it’s here! The new Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner has launched, and you’re going to LOVE the special new feature they’ve introduced this year!

An ABC countdown to summer can be an awesome way to wrap up your year with your students at the end of the school year,

Guided math is an incredible structure that allows teachers to support the needs of ALL their students, but many shy away from using it. Most
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