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The Impact of Sound vs Word Walls

Can I be really honest with you all? When I first started hearing about sound walls I wasn’t sure if they were just going to be the newest trend. There was so much hype about moving away from our beloved word walls and replacing them with new shiny sound walls. I will admit I was slow to jump on and… Read More

The Many Benefits of Using Read Alouds

There are so many benefits of using read alouds in your classroom. To state a few- students who listen to their teacher read aloud will develop a strong vocabulary, build connections between spoken and written words, increase their attention span, and it strengthens their cognitive abilities. Not to mention, it’s fun! In this post, we’ll talk about just how crucial… Read More

Building Background Knowledge Made Easy

Building background knowledge is like building a bridge. It’s meeting your students where they are and then continuing to build on what they already know. Eventually you guys will keep building until you reach mastery and that bridge is completely constructed. It is a crucial part of learning and helps students make meaningful connections so they can retain the information… Read More

5 Classroom Management Hacks to Make it to the End of the Year

Has your end of year countdown begun?! I know by the time the end of the year rolls around, the kids are checked out and ready for summer AND so are we! In this post, I’m going to share some easy and engaging end of the year management hacks to help make your end of the year a little less… Read More

Teaching Money Made Fun

Can you think of anything more hands on than money?! It’s something that we experience in their everyday lives so it’s definitely a crucial skill to master! And I don’t know about you but when I mention money to my kiddos, it’s usually instant excitement. It’s our job to keep that eagerness by making learning about money fun and engaging… Read More