Count to 1,000 Booklet

Some of my students have been struggling with counting once they get over 100.  I decided to give them …

Why Do We Practice Nonsense Words?

Brain research tells us that learning needs to be meaningful. We need to connect our learning with things…

Build Number Sense With Daily Routine

There are some important number concepts that can be practiced just through our daily routine.  Here are a …

Seven Ideas for Reading Accurately

I've finished my DIBELS, and my kids are all over the ballpark as far as their needs go.  I have not…

Fun for Constitution Day

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Five Ways to Practice Counting By Fives

Practice Makes Permanent and Games Make it Fun!

I started playing a game during Math the other day that I hadn't played in years! We were practi…

Six Things to Remember on the First Day of School

Today was my 38th first day of school as a teacher. You'd think I've had enough practice at this,…

Look Out for the Dreaded Desk Monster!

I've never actually seen a desk monster. I don't think they're dangerous at all, but they are …

Five Team Building Activities for Back to School

Five Useful Tips and Tricks!

I've been teaching for 39 years. I've been teaching in my present school for 31 years. I've been…

Organization and Management, A Little of Each

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Punch Out Those Facts, Thanks to Brain Research!

I read a lot of articles on the internet, most of them have something to do with how the brain learns a…