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!

I have an adorable Easter craft that I pull out every year to share with you! It’s easy, low-prep, and perfect for elementary classrooms! All

Have you ever found the perfect resource for your classroom but spent a small fortune printing it all out? I’ve got the solution for how

Teaching is a tough job, and it is getting harder every day. Our classrooms are full of needs, and we don’t always have the tools

Using picture books in math class is one of my favorite ways to take what can be abstract concepts and put them into contexts my

An excellent classroom app includes top-quality content, keeps students engaged, and keeps them coming back for more. Just one app fits the bill for every

I’ve been using a Guided Math structure in my classroom for a few years now, and I’ve seen the benefits first-hand. This math workshop or

The Christmas season in an elementary classroom is a chaotic time full of energy, emotion, and definitely teacher exhaustion! Gather a few tips on how

After using a paid app to document my one-on-one Daily 5 conferencing for several years, I decided to explore some alternative methods this school year.

Groups need to be carefully planned for guided math to run smoothly. I’m often asked how I do this, so today, I’m sharing my tips

Staying on top of lesson planning and activity preparation isn’t easy unless you have a great system in place. Jumping around from one task to

A new school year usually means a new teacher, new expectations, and new routines, so our students sometimes don’t respond as we’d hoped when we

Let me start by saying that I’m not great with day plans. I’ve tried creating my own templates and putting them in a binder. I’ve
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