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
Can you believe we’ve made it halfway through this school year already? It feels like just yesterday we were setting up our classrooms, learning new names, and figuring out our routines. Now, here we are, wrapping up the winter break, and it’s the perfect time to make a few tweaks
It’s time to grab your green, search for some four-leaf clovers, and sprinkle a little bit of magic into your reading lessons with these St. Patrick’s Day-themed cause and effect activities! Adding a little luck of the Irish will make learning about the cause and effect relationship fun, engaging, and
One of the best ways to get students truly engaged in math is through number talks. Whether you call them Math Talks, Number Talks, or Problems of the Day, these are essential tools for encouraging mathematical thinking, communication, and problem-solving in the classroom. Number talks aren’t just about getting
If you’re looking for a book that combines humor, heart, and a little bit of superhero action, Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo is a must-read for your students! Not only does this book have engaging characters and quirky plot twists, but it also offers great opportunities for classroom activities
With the right tools and a little fun, your 3rd graders will be breaking down fractions of a set like pros in no time! Today I’m giving you all the details on the lesson I use. I love how it simplifies the concept and also keeps students excited to learn.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to sprinkle a little love into your lessons, and what better way than to have some holiday fun while teaching descriptive adjectives? With hearts, candies, and kind words in the air, it’s a great opportunity to teach students how to make their writing more colorful
Looking for ways to teach math concepts using simple dollar store materials? Look no further than your trusty deck of playing cards! Today, I’ve got a lineup of creative math games with playing cards that will turn your next math session into game time. Game 1: Guess My Number
When it comes to teaching fractions, we all know the tried-and-true methods: visual models, hands-on activities, and plenty of practice. These strategies are essential, no doubt about it—they lay the groundwork for understanding fractions in a concrete way. (In fact, if you don’t already have a printable set of fraction
Today’s post is all about synonyms and antonyms! We all want our kids to have a robust vocabulary…and let’s be honest, we just can’t read one more stack of essays filled with tired old adjectives like happy, sad, mad, awesome, and amazing. So, here are six fun ideas for teaching
