Pumpkin Learning Fun!

It's a great time of year! Autumn brings colorful leaves, apples, crisp weather, and of course, pumpkins!

Want your students thinking about their progress?

Want your students to take notice of their own learning? Here's a little something I've done for year…

Organizing Math Centers

I typically start my math block with a whole group mini-lesson. Then we break into groups during the rest of …

Ten Things for Students to Do While You're Teaching Math Groups

With the variety of skills students come to you with Mathematically, it's important to meet the needs of …

Who Might Benefit From Team-Building Exercises?

I've always used team-building activities in my classroom. My dad was a football coach. Of course team bu…

Ten Activities to Keep Them Engaged!

As elementary teachers, one of our biggest challenges is to keep our students engaged in the learning process…

Six Ways to Use Seasonal and Holiday Printables

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Sunflower Learning Fun!

Seriously, sunflowers?  Well, what makes learning fun in your classroom?  It's usually something the kidd…

Fun and Easy: A Good Place to Start!

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Eight Things to Think About While Long-Term Planning

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Strike a Hero Pose for Super Powers!

Did you ever just strike a pose and suddenly feel more confident?

Me, Too! Not a Movement, But a Team Building Game!

Me, Too! I know what you're thinking... wasn't there a "Me, too" movement a couple of years…

Maslow Before Blooms... What Does This Even Mean?

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The Most Important Thing Teachers (and Parents) Can Do to Help Children Be Successful

As teachers and parents, we want our children to be successful.

Life Cycle Ideas and Activities for Hands-on Learning Fun!

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Twelve Ideas to Get Your Students to LOVE Reading!

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The Most Important Part of Writer's Workshop

I've been a passionate fan of Writer's Workshop ever since I learned about it a VERY long tie ago! (N…

Sing With Your Students!

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5 Minutes a Day to Math Fact Fluency

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