Is it just me or when you hear the words first day and/or first week of school you completely panic?! In my opinion, it’s one of the most stressful times of the year. However, it’s also one of the most crucial times of the year. It’s the time where you lay a solid foundation, learn 25+ new names while getting… Read More
Classroom management is HUGE! It can literally make or break your school year. Whether this is your first year or your tenth, different groups and situations can bring on new management issues and that’s ok! There’s some solid things you can do to tackle them all no matter what they are. If you need a simple refresher or some new… Read More
How do your students react the first time you tell them they’ll be adding THREE ADDENDS?! In our classroom, shock is the overall consensus before some excitement and a little nervous-ness might set in. This is typically a new skill that they’ve never seen before and it makes them really intrigued thinking they get to add with 3 numbers instead… Read More
It’s that time of year. I’m guessing you’re tired and so ready for summer to start! You may be counting down the days, but as those days draw nearer you realize it’s also time for the dreaded clean up, pack up, and organization tasks. Cue the dramatic music! But what if I told you that it doesn’t have to be… Read More
Is it just me or does the word fractions make you ALL kinds of feelings?! I remember beginning to learn about fractions as a child and thinking, “This makes no sense” which later turned into “I hate fractions.” How many times have you heard that same sentiment from your students? Well let’s stop that today! While reading, you are going… Read More
Measurement tends to become one of those units that doesn’t get as prioritized as teaching addition and subtraction. However, measurement is an extremely important skill that we use a lot in our daily lives. Whether we are creating something, getting ready to purchase a new item that needs to fit in a specific place, or looking at a new outfit… Read More
