
7 Must Read Books for Teachers in 2019
2018 is *almost* over and although I can barely believe this year has gone by so fast, I’m already starting to think about 2019 and

Multi-Step Word Problems, DECODED!
Even though we just got back from Thanksgiving break and Christmas break is literally just around the corner (how can that be?!) we’re still working

How to Writing: How to Make Hot Chocolate Writing Activity and Craft
Ahhh… the air is crisp, the leaves are all gone. It’s officially winter time! (Well, at least I think so… here in Florida our high

Thanksgiving Writing: No Turkey for Thanksgiving Persuasive Writing Activity
Hey Guys! WOW! It’s been WAY TOO BUSY over here in Applicious Teacher land! I just wanted to pop in and share with you how

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