It's that time of year where everything is up... the sun, the temp, your kid's activity levels... What's a teacher to do? Make S'mores, that's what! I love pulling out this fun s'mores science experiment at this point in the year. It's a great experiment to help students learn more about the sun's energy, or about heat ... read more
Three Myths about Assessment that Need to be Debunked Now!
So there's this notion floating around about assessment in the classroom. At some point in our educational journey, assessments became evil. A thing to pin teachers against teachers, administration against their staff, and districts against their schools. Although I can see why some assessments are placed in the same ... read more
St Patrick’s Day Activity: Leprechaun Writing Shenanigans
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and although in 2nd grade the leprechaun did still come to visit us, we didn't really do a whole lot in the ways of celebrating... Some years the we'd have Leprechaun shakes and other times the kids would complete leprechaun traps. Either way... we'd always read a fun leprechaun ... read more
Easy Valentine’s Day Classroom Craft: Hidden Heart Bookmarks
Please note, this post is sponsored by Office Depot, but all opinions and ideas expressed are my own. Valentine's Day is just around the corner! If you're looking for a fun and easy Valentine's Day classroom craft to complete with your kiddos this upcoming week, I've got you covered! Today, I'm partnering with Office ... read more
Getting Ready with I-Ready: Classroom Tracking System
Does the word "I-Ready" send chills down your spine? Well... it does... or at least DID for me... that was until I figured out how to find peace with the program and satisfy the wolves who came knocking on my door when my times weren't up to par. I know I CAN'T possibly be the only teacher who felt this way... so I thought ... read more
Gallery Walks: An Easy Get Up and Go Strategy to Try in the New Year!
Ready to add some new teaching strategies to your teacher tool box? If a new year isn't the time to pull out some fun new activities, I don't when is! Today, I wanted to share one of the most flexible and well loved teaching strategies I've used in my classroom: The Gallery Walk! Gallery Walk Ok... so just ... read more
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