Music: a Key to the Brain!

Brain research tells us that listening to music actually helps the brain.  There are many ways to use music …

Tips to Prepare for Parent Conferences

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Young Teachers or Old Teachers?

Have You Heard About Boom Learning Digital Task Cards?

If you haven't tried Boom Learning Digital Task Cards, you need to get on this, they are amazing! …

Five "MUST DOs" on the First Day of School

Paper Bag Dramatics: A Fun Activity for Team Building and Developing Community

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What Color is the Ribbon?

One of the hardest things for little mathematicians is figuring out how to solve word problems in math.  …

5 Tricks to Help Them Remember Sight Words

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5 Rewards that don't lead to Entitlement

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Resources for April!

3 Ways to Use Individual Whiteboards for Quick Practice

Top O' the Morning! St. Patrick's Day Resources

I'm Ready for March! Are you?

Three Words About Your Weekend!

Every Monday, we have a special topic for our Morning Meeting Share. Every Monday we share 3 words about o…

Will the Groundhog Predict Spring?

How Can We Help Them Learn Kindness?

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Speed Chatting!

Wondering what will keep them engaged the last week before Christmas?

If you are already on vacation, congratulations on surviving! If you're still going, like I am, you&…

The Greatest Sum - an Addition Game with Strategy and Fun!

Are You Ready to Ship Your Students Off to a New World?

What would you do if you were president?

Be Prepared for Giggles!

Election Day Options for Little Learners

I'm tired of watching the attack ads on TV, my phone ringing constantly, getting flyer after flyer in …

Seven Strategies to Help Children Remember Spelling Words

Even or Odd? A Math Game for Two Students

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The Importance of Read Alouds!

I am committed to reading aloud to my students daily.  Not only is it my very favorite time of day, but th…

Pass the Clap - A Fun Game for Team Building!

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