Using a book study in the classroom is a great way for students to practice fluency, build comprehension skills, learn how to write a response, and more. I often use book studies with my second graders in the classroom…
Beblox are a fun and education tool that your students will love. They provide an opportunity for your students to collaborate with one another. It promotes problem solving and a growth mindset. It also gives students a chance to…
Teachers – do some of your students have difficulty sitting still especially during lessons and read aloud? Today I’m sharing five fidgets for the classroom. I have noticed as the years have gone by, more and more students are…
Morning Meeting Activities are an important component to the morning meeting routine. The activity portion is a great way to review academic skills, build classroom community, and more. Morning Meeting itself is extremely beneficial in the elementary classroom because…
Word problems are a great way for students to practice any math skill! Story problems not only build problem solving skills, but also provide opportunities for students to use critical thinking, try out different math strategies, and practice their…
I love to use picture books for teaching mental images in my elementary classroom. Creating a mental image or visualizing is an important comprehension skill for all readers. We want students to be able to picture what’s happening or…
One of my favorite math units is to teach graphing skills. Graphing in 2nd grade focuses on being able to read and interpret bar graphs, picture graphs, and line plots. Students also need to be able to create these…
Are you ready to kickstart your day with a burst of enthusiasm and foster a positive classroom environment with Morning Meeting Activities? We’re diving headfirst into the wonderful world of morning meeting activities. We’ll explore creative and interactive ways…
As educators, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to engage and inspire our students, and book studies provide a fantastic opportunity to do just that. By immersing students in the world of literature, we can ignite their…
Mathematics can sometimes feel like a tricky puzzle, especially when it comes to division strategies. Many students find division challenging and overwhelming, but fear not! There are fantastic division strategies that can make this math operation a whole lot…