Exploring Science Inquiry Skills
At the beginning of every year, our science curriculum has us exploring Science Inquiry Skills. It can be a tricky task. Science is huge! Not
2nd Grade Classroom Tour!
School has officially started! Last week was our first official week with students. I’m so excited to be back in second grade! I love the
Meet the Teacher
It’s settled… I’ve figured out what day is my favorite of the school year. I mean birthdays and holidays are fun, and we can’t discount
Shh…. I don’t Grade Homework and Neither Should You
I have a confession… One that may surprise you. Or relieve you. But either way… I have to confess… I don’t grade homework. There. I said it!
Popplet in the Classroom
This past year, I had the AWESOME privilege of having a cart of thirty Ipads to share with my third grade team. #teacherdreamcometrue Let’s
Helping Students Take Ownership of Their Learning (and It Doesn’t Involve a Data Notebook)
We all know that a “culture of learning” is king when it comes to best teaching practices. Are teachers effective at making sure students are
5 Things to Do Over the Summer to Make Next Year AWESOME!
So if you’re like me… you’re just now starting to settle into to the relaxing days of Summer. But, before you get too relaxed, I
Main Idea, Similes, and Bird Nests!
Can you believe it is almost the end of the year? Where has the time gone??? Well… things have def not slowed down for this
Line Pairs, Angles, and Quadrilaterals
We’ve been focused on all things geometry in the Applicious Classroom these past few weeks! After weeks of test prep and then actual testing, it’s