If you’re looking for ways to make math engaging, interactive, and just plain fun, math games are your secret weapon. Not only do they help reinforce skills, they also offer a playful alternative to worksheets, provide built-in review opportunities, and even give students something productive to do when they finish
Understanding linking verbs and helping verbs is such an important step toward mastering sentence structure—and with the right approach, it can actually be fun! Let’s walk through some teacher-tested tips and kid-friendly explanations to help your students finally get the difference between linking verbs and helping verbs (and maybe even
If you teach 4th grade math, you know subtracting mixed numbers can feel a little… tricky. There are fractions to juggle, regrouping to remember, and a whole lot of places students can get tangled up. That’s why I love teaching subtracting mixed by using improper fractions—it gives students one clear,
If you teach upper elementary reading, chances are The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate has made its way into your classroom at some point. It’s one of those books that sticks with students—the kind that tugs at your heartstrings while sparking some of the best classroom conversations. Once
Teaching fractions to 3rd graders can be fun and lively if you make use of the right methods and tools. In this post, I’ll talk about how to teach fractions to 3rd graders with some of my favorite teaching strategies that have worked wonders in my classroom for introducing and
In this post, I’m walking you through ideas to spice up your grammar lessons with fix the sentence task cards – your secret weapon for transforming grammar practice into an engaging and festive adventure. With unique sets for every holiday and season, these task cards bring a sprinkle of thematic
If you’ve ever tried teaching regrouping to subtract mixed numbers and felt like your students’ eyes glazed over somewhere between “borrow from the whole” and “write it as an improper fraction,” you’re in good company. Regrouping to subtract mixed numbers is one of those concepts that takes a little modeling,
You know those students who just can’t sit still during a whole-class mini lesson? The ones who tap their pencils, wiggle in their seats, or need a quick lap around the room to refocus? Chances are, they’re kinesthetic or tactile learners—students who learn best by doing, touching, building, and moving.
Incorporating vocabulary practice into your daily classroom routines while managing packed schedules, limited time, and the need to cover a lot of material can be challenging. Never fear…I have gathered a list of 10 of my favorite ways to seamlessly incorporate vocabulary-building activities without sacrificing the time I need to
Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising is one of those stories that sticks with your students long after you’ve finished the last chapter. Set during the Great Depression, it follows Esperanza Ortega—a wealthy girl from Mexico whose life changes overnight when tragedy strikes and her family is forced to flee to