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!
Giving students a little boost in confidence at the beginning of a new school year is the perfect way to set the tone and make
Wondering how to get started with reader’s notebooks? This post is for you! Using a reader’s notebook with a reading response journal is a fantastic
2022-2023 Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner Teachers, it is time to celebrate! The new Teacher Lesson Planners from Erin Condren are launching on May 16
Picture this. You’ve just finished teaching a super math lesson, and your students are engaged in an independent task. Ten minutes later, you’ve got a
Having a soft start is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my classroom. When students are engaged with learning from the moment
If you’ve been in a primary classroom recently, chances are you’ve seen a word wall. While I believe they are an essential part of an
There are a lot of math programs available out there to choose from. All have some great qualities, but you might be shortchanging yourself if
Math centers can be a powerful tool in your classroom, but teachers shy away from them because they can be a lot of work to
You made it! Another school year, not just completed, but survived! Every school year coming to an end provides us with an opportunity to grow
Creating effective classroom routines takes time. A lot of time, if you’re working with younger students or students with special learning needs, but even in
I had an instructor once tell me that as a teacher, I shouldn’t be the “sage on the stage” but rather the “guide on the
Differentiated instruction is a must in every classroom. In my 22+ years of teaching, I have never taught a class of students where everyone is