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!
A teacher has a million things to do every day, and getting things accomplished during any small bit of planning time is the key to
How you set up and manage your classroom can greatly affect how your students behave. I’ve seen many classrooms where the teacher acts as a
A well-stocked classroom library is absolutely critical in elementary school, no matter what grade you teach. If children are going to learn to read, they
With a name like Erin Beattie, you MUST love St. Patrick’s Day, right?! 😉 It doesn’t get more Irish than that. 🍀 Unfortunately, our March
It has finally arrived! Your Spring Break is here! I know just how you’re feeling: The kids in your classroom, while you love them dearly,
I’ve been asked several times lately how I print on sticky notes in my new Differentiated Guided Math Lessons package. It’s really very easy and
If you are using or considering Guided Math for your classroom, this post is for you! These differentiated lessons are designed for small-group instruction while
I bet If I walked into your classroom and took a good look around, I’d find a filing cabinet full of old units and worksheets
In the United States, February 17th marks National Random Acts of Kindness Day (this special day falls in November in many other parts of the
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate in your classroom than with fun stories?! The Day It Rained Hearts
Having an organized classroom does not come naturally to everyone. Most of us have some tricks and routines that we rely on to stay organized,
This is the PERFECT time to bring the outdoors into the classroom! Many teachers take their students on outdoor scavenger hunts, integrate the changing colors