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’ll never forget my first-ever first day as a teacher in my own classroom. I was lost when it came to ideas for first day

Study after study has proven that Guided Math is a powerful approach with big results in the elementary classroom. However, many teachers are hesitant to

Study after study has proven that Guided Math is a powerful approach with big results in the elementary classroom, but many teachers are hesitant to

Study after study has proven that Guided Math is a powerful approach with big results in the elementary classroom. But many teachers are hesitant to

Who can honestly say that they don’t love donuts? If you say you don’t… I think you just haven’t tried the right kinds. ???? June 2nd

The end of the school year is such a special time. It is a time to reflect on the fun things that you’ve done as

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
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