Teaching algebraic math patterns in 4th grade is always one of my favorite units of the year. I don’t know if it’s the logic involved or the fact that our brains just like patterns (or maybe it’s a welcome break after weeks and weeks of fractions and mixed number operations-whew!).
Kate DiCamillo’s The Magician’s Elephant is a beautifully crafted story filled with mystery, hope, and the power of belief. This captivating story follows a young boy named Peter who lives in the city of Baltese. One day, a fortune teller informs him that his sister, whom he thought was dead,
If you’re teaching third grade and diving into the standard units of measurement for length, you’re in for a fun ride! Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite lesson plans to teach this concept with hands-on activities that will keep your students engaged and learning. Let’s break the Big Foot
What is point of view, you ask? How is it different from perspective? Point of view refers to who the narrator of the story is and the grammar used to tell the story (first person, second person, or thrid person point of view. Perspective has more to do with how
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
