
5 Day Writing Routine: Guaranteed to Make Better Writers
Writing doesn’t have to be hard. Whenever I talk to fellow teachers about what they HATE teaching… it always seems to be writing. Why is

November Must Reads for 2nd Grade
With November just around the corner, we are officially into full-blown “I love fall ” mode. But, would it kill Florida to have a more

Four Seasons Partners: An Easy Buddy System for the Classroom
In years past, I’ve always allowed students to find their own buddies with the understanding that we could work with everyone and anyone. There was

10 Reasons Why Teachers NEED Amazon Prime
I’ve been an Amazon Prime member for the better part of three or four years. I’m at the point in my life where I’m not

Mummy Mania: 11 Mummy Books Your Kids Will Love
With October around the corner, thoughts are turning toward spooky characters… monsters, witches, and mummies are all around. Do your kiddos think mummies are monsters

All About ME Poster Freebie
How do you get to know your students at the beginning of the year? Me boxes? Me Reports? Me Posters? For ME… pun intended, I like

Properties of Matter Apple Experiment
So this past week, I had a chance to do a model lesson in one of my dear friend’s classrooms. In science, they had been

Open House Gift: Sweet Success Cookie Poem
Open House is just around the corner and stress levels are always high! Standing in front of parents can always be a bit nerve-wracking, but

Organizing Your Weekly Lesson Plans: Weekly Drawer Organizer
Staying organized during the school year can be tricky. Especially if you work with a team who likes to order materials WELL in advance! One way