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5 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Classroom in the New Year
We’re on the final countdown of break, so today, I’m sharing a teacher-friendly new year reset that boosts engagement without burning you out The New
Burnt to an (Apple) Crisp
Burnt to a Crisp That is the only way I describe how I’m feeling right now. More than a little burnt… a full 5 alarm,
Quadrilateral Pumpkin Patch: A Hands-On 3rd Grade Quadrilateral Activity
Geometry in Fall? Apparently, that can happen. If you’re like me and working on quadrilaterals in October, this simple, fun, and creative quadrilateral activity project
Student Writing Folder” How I Manage the Paper Chaos while Turning My Class into Writers
My third graders finally started writing, and honestly, all the papers were becoming a problem. So, I designed this Student Writing Folder in an effort
Must Have UFLI Resources for 2nd Grade
Teaching UFLI in 2nd grade? It’s a game-changer, but let’s be real, it can also feel like a full-on juggling act. Between the magnetic letters,
My Knuffle Bunny Activities Week!
This past week, I used the Knuffle Bunny books by Mo Willems to engage my second graders as we worked on story elements and compare
The One Word Goal Setting: A Fun and Meaningful Way to Start the Year
Are you ready to help your students set some real goals this year and kick off the New Year with a bang? Have you heard
5 Sneaky Ways I’m Optimizing My Reading Small Group Block
In an effort to maximize my tiny reading small group time block, I’ve started doing a few different things. Today, I’m sharing those hacks for
Reading Graphic Organizers for ANY BOOK!
You just finished reading a juicy informational book on how plants use sunlight, water, air, and the nutrients in the soil to produce food. Then,
