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Must Read Books for February

Hey, there teacher friends! I'm back with a few more must-reads for your classroom and this time all the books on today's list are perfect for February! Groundhogs, valentines, and presidents make February a great month to read some seasonal favorites!   I know my students love the furry little guy that pops up on February ... read more

9 Questions Parents MUST ASK at Parent Teacher Conferences

It's mid-year, and parents that means it's time for mid-year parent-teacher conferences. Walking into a parent/teacher conference can be exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time.  Cue the sweaty palms! What if your child isn't doing well? What is the teacher going to say? It’s the moment of truth:  How is my child ... read more

8 Must Read Books for Teachers in 2020

I know what you are thinking... Leigh-another books post? I know, I know, but I promise this one is good! Also, as an avid reader, is there such a thing as too many books? I think not! But, it's almost 2020. It's that time of year where everyone is relaxing and enjoying some much needed time off for the holidays. For me, ... read more

Circle, Circle, Underline: A Simple Word Problem Strategy

So let's talk about word problems, shall we? What is it about them that just messes kids up? Is it the need to read while doing math? Maybe it's just too many words to dig through? Whatever it is, there's just something about word problems that causes panic in my students' eyes. That is until I started teaching them this ... read more

Reviewing Procedures with Officer Buckle and Gloria

The first week back after Winter Break is always a hard one... the kids are not *quite* back in the routine of school, and let's face it... neither is the teacher! That's why it is so important to review your classroom procedures the first week back! One way I like to do this is with the book, "Officer Buckle and ... read more

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