Teaching perimeter of shapes can be a walk in the park… or maybe a stroll around a yard! It’s all about helping students see the practical side of math while having fun along the way. Whether you’re introducing this topic for the first time or looking for fresh ideas to
This whimsical tale of friendship, courage, and the power of dreams is perfect for upper elementary readers, and I’ve got a collection of ideas to make teaching a BFG book study as fun as frobscottle and whizzpopping (without all the mess!). If there’s one thing we teachers know, it’s that
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo is an absolute gem of a book—perfect for upper elementary students who are ready to dive into deeper themes of love, loss, and transformation. It’s a beautifully written story about a china rabbit named Edward who starts his life as a
Ah, the protractor! That trusty tool in the math toolkit that can sometimes leave students (and maybe even teachers!) scratching their heads. But no worries—we’re going to break it down so that measuring angles becomes second nature for your students! This post will walk you through introducing the protractor, modeling
As reading teachers, we know that the magic really happens when students start connecting with what they read. Whether they’re saying, “This reminds me of something I’ve done before!” or “I read something like this in another book,” these text connections help make stories stick and deepen their understanding. Ready
We all know the importance of fact fluency, especially when it comes to multiplication. But let’s face it, traditional drill-and-practice can get old fast, both for the students and the teachers! That’s where multiplication games like Digital Bump come in—a fun, interactive, and tech-friendly game that will have your students
National Library Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the magic of books, reading, and the incredible resources libraries have to offer! Whether it’s a grand adventure to a historical library or a week of fun, library-themed challenges in your classroom, there are so many ways to get your students
Teaching adding mixed numbers can sometimes feel like juggling fractions and whole numbers all at once, but when you break it down (pun intended!), it’s not as tricky as it seems! One strategy that works like a charm is breaking apart mixed numbers—and I’m here to walk you through how
If you’re looking for a historical fiction novel that will captivate your students and teach powerful lessons, Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis is the perfect pick! Set during the Great Depression, this book follows the story of Bud Caldwell, a 10-year-old orphan with a heart full of hope
So, your students have already mastered the basics of fractions—awesome! But now it’s time to level up and tackle fractions greater than one. This can be a tricky concept for some students, but with a little creativity and some fun activities, they’ll be pros in no time. Today, I giving
