
Valentine’s Week: Reading, Writing, and Math!
Can you believe it is *almost* Valentine’s Day????!!! I feel like it was only yesterday that I stepped into my new grade, classroom, and

Small Moments for BIG Impact in Writing
In writing this past week, I wanted to focus on “small moments” for our writing. What better way to inspire our writers than to teach

Beezus and Ramona Activities for Third Grade
There is something timeless about a Beverly Cleary book. When I found a class set of Beezus and Ramona in the third-grade hall closet, I

Let’s Rocket into Space!
We rocketed into Space this week and had a blast learning all about the Sun, stars, and planets! What kid doesn’t like completing a few

Character Traits with Horrible Harry and the Scientific Method
We’ve finished our second week of school! The best part? We’re finally settling into a nice routine. It’s been stressful to say the least… To

What to Teach the First Week of 3rd grade
Happy Saturday guys! I just finished my first week in 3rd grade and can I just say I am in love with my

Puzzles in the Classroom
So the other day I was raiding the Target One Spot and I found all these fabulous puzzles for only a dollar each! Seriously guys!

Something to Talk About- Student Led Discussions in the Classroom
Do your students like to talk? LOL! Ok… Let me rephrase that… do your students like to talk even when they’re not suppose to

We’re Sproutin’!
What a busy week! I can’t believe it is only Thursday! Well we’ve been up to our elbows in plants this week. Here’s a peek

Bright Ideas Hop Take Three! Organizing Your Small Group Supplies!
I am super excited to share this time saving and sometimes life saving (more on that in a minute) small group supplies organization idea with
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