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!

Homework – to assign it or not. Is it useful? Does it actually benefit students? The debate rages on, and most people I know don’t

We’ve all had those extra-challenging years. 20+ students with a very diverse set of academic needs, students who struggle with coping skills and self-esteem, and

Mom has had her special day, and Dad’s is coming! Check out these precious little treats for Dad or any special man in a child’s

A crumpled wad of paper flies past my face; I’m missing two kids, and wait for a second… is there something BURNING? The end of

It is the end of the school year. The kids are done. A month ago, I was *almost* ready to pack it in. Saying goodbye

As teachers in North America wrap up the current school year, I’d like to share a great end-of-year tip that I go back to time

Telling time can be a difficult skill to teach in isolation. In my experience, it can easily be made part of your regular daily routines

We completed our Mother’s Day projects today in preparation for wrapping tomorrow, and they are ADORABLE!! If you haven’t yet discovered Art For Kids Hub,

I don’t know about you, but I thrive on routine just as much as my students do. Having a predictable classroom schedule and procedure for

There are so many fun ways to celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day, and hand-made by kids is far better than anything store-bought. With a week

One of the most important systems you need to set up in your classroom is one that manages the communication that flows back and forth

Math manipulatives need to be accessible to students, but how can you store them effectively? When I moved into my primary classroom from fifth grade
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