Homophones—those tricky words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. When you hear “homophone activities” you might be quick to picture a 1st grader with picture cards for “tale” and “tail,” but there are actually several homophones that are more complex to spell and understand the meaning
Ahoy there, fellow 3rd-grade math teachers! September 19th is upon us, and you know what that means—it’s time to embrace the pirate spirit and have some math fun on Talk Like a Pirate Day! But fear not, because I have a treasure chest full of math activities and pirate-themed fun
If you’re anything like me you want your students to build their vocabulary and become stronger readers, but also have a few laughs along the way. If so, you’re in the right place, because this article is all about double-your-fun ideas for playing around with multiple meaning words AKA homographs.
Congratulations, 3rd grade math teachers! Your hard work teaching students about place value and writing numbers in expanded form is about to pay off in a big way when you move to using partial sums to add. I know you spent days and days going over what value is actually
So I recently started taking barre classes. What does that have to do with classroom routines or ELA exercises…well let me explain. I used to be a dancer, so I thought it would be nostalgic and make getting back into working out feel more like fun than work…and both of
These math anchor chart ideas will have you treasuring your anchor charts for more than just colorful classroom decorations – they’re powerful tools that can transform the way students engage with math concepts. From introducing new ideas to reinforcing skills and providing valuable references, anchor charts are a must-have in
Who’s up for a trip? Me! Always me! My favorite trip of the past few years included a stop in Istanbul, Turkey. The culture was warm and inviting, the architecture was breathtaking, and the food….oh my, the FOOD! Maybe it’s my love of travel that makes me love
Part of my daily relaxation habit is tackling a Sudoku puzzle…nerdy but true! I can easily spend 30 minutes diligently filling in numbers, and grappling with each square, row, and column. Suddenly, after what feels like an eternity, I will stumble upon that one elusive number that changes everything. Like
Let’s face it – spelling can be dry, but sometimes part of our jobs as teachers is to put lipstick on a pig, take something boring and present it in such a way that kids have fun. If you’re on the lookout for a few new ideas to turn spelling
Figuring out how to teach rounding numbers so that students actually remember it and consistently do it correctly can be tricky, but fear not! With a touch of creativity and a dash of interactive fun, your students will soon become captains of rounding. How to Teach Rounding Step 1:
