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!

The first days and weeks of school are usually spent building classroom community and getting to know our students, but what happens when you’re teaching

You’ve got a great new digital resource, but you only want to share a few pages at a time. What on earth do you do?

New teacher planners are launching for the 2020 school year, and I’m reviewing my favorite, the Erin Condren Teacher Planner. Walk through the new Erin Condren

Teaching students to use new resources can be challenging on the best days, but when you’re separated by distance, it can be downright painful! Here

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more schools are turning to distance learning while schools are shut down to prevent the spread of the virus.

During these uncertain times, it can be easy to slip into negative thoughts, but for this International Day of Happiness I’ve rounded up from teachers

Any school break is a gift. It’s time to break free from work and recharge so we have the energy for the next leg of

Everyone goes through tight spots now and then. Unexpected illnesses, loss of income in a two-income family, or job action and uncertainty like we’re experiencing

If you’re a teacher in Grades 5 or higher, you know Valentine’s Day looks slightly different than in a primary classroom. That doesn’t mean that

Many teachers hear about Guided Math and jump in with both feet before really understanding how it works. Guided Math is a fantastic teaching structure,

I see teachers repeatedly asking in Facebook groups about classroom noise level problems. There is an epidemic of disrespect in our classrooms these days, but

A solid morning routine is key to a classroom that runs smoothly for the rest of the day. No matter how experienced you are, there’s
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