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So I’m more of a “teach African American history all year” type of teacher, but February is Black History Month and that makes it the perfect time to shine the spotlight on even more important African Americans who contributed to America’s history. One of my favorite ways to do that is with a research project on African American inventors. This… Read More
For the past few years, on the first day back from Winter Break, I’ve had my kids work on their own New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve done this with every grade I’ve taught-including Kindergarten! That’s why I love using these easy New Year’s Resolution Tab Book for the students to write their goals in. Now, I don’t usually print these babies… Read More
Spider Unit: Using Spider Activities to Teach the Standards this October It’s October! Some of my favorite seasonal themes happen in October! Bats, pumpkins… spiders! What? This past week, we had a chance to learn more about spiders through our spider unit! By all means, I am no fan of spiders (they give me the heevy-geevies!) But here in Florida,… Read More
Please note, this post is sponsored by Office Depot, but all opinions and ideas expressed are my own. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re looking for a fun and easy Valentine’s Day classroom craft to complete with your kiddos this upcoming week, I’ve got you covered! Today, I’m partnering with Office Depot/OfficeMax to share a little V-day… Read More
Does the word “I-Ready” send chills down your spine? Well… it does… or at least DID for me… that was until I figured out how to find peace with the program and satisfy the wolves who came knocking on my door when my times weren’t up to par. I know I CAN’T possibly be the only teacher who felt this… Read More
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 through content like it’s no one’s business. Who’s got down time in 3rd grade? #notthisteacher This week is all about solving multi-step word problems. Now, any teacher can tell you that word problems on their… Read More
