Top Five Best-Selling Teaching Resources 2021
Don’t you just love when businesses share their fan-favorite products? It’s like being a part of a secret club or perhaps I am looking for validation for the things I…
Guided Math Resource Compilation
This post is a one-stop compilation of resources for teaching Guided Math in the elementary grades K-5. For ease of finding just what you need for your grade level, use…
Holidays Around the World Work
It’s been amazing to see how our study of Holidays Around the World has grown and matured through the years. It began as a cute way to learn about other…
Gingerbread Themed Learning
The Gingerbread Man is a well-loved fairy tale dating back to 1875 in the United States. Over the years, similar tales and tastes related to The Gingerbread Man can be…
Free Measurement Math Stations
Today is just a simple gratitude post to thank you for taking time out of your busy day to visit our slice of internet pie. We want to say thank…
Literature Circles
Literature Circles are small groups of students reading, thinking, discussing, and writing about self-selected books. Lit circles benefit all readers. Lit circles are wonderful for independent readers as a part…
Teaching in November
The eleventh month of the year brings a cool calmness from the furry of October. With the cooler temps, we begin to take on some substantial learning objectives. Here’s a…
Writing Lessons for the Year
A year of writer’s workshop mini-lessons that addresses the age-old question, “What am I going to do today for my writing mini-lesson?” Each mini-lesson helps to build competent, equipped, and…
Boo Day Halloween Activities
While we don’t formally celebrate Halloween in school, students begin asking and anticipating all things Halloween by October 1st. To help channel the palpable enthusiasm, schools typically have a red…
Free Math Workstations
Math workstations are a fan favorite for both students and teachers, but the challenge lies in resources. In this post, I am sharing free math workstations for Kinder to 5th…
Small Group Math Instruction
When I launch Guided Math, I set a personal goal to begin small group instruction by October. This allows weeks of setting expectations, setting up positive peer relationships, and getting…
Class Meetings
As a teacher, I tend to focus on content and lessons over the social-emotional needs of running a classroom. With content being king in my room, I always ran out…
Guided Reading Resources for Fall
Fall comes heavy with responsibility for teachers. Without sugar coating it, I will be transparent and say that October is actually my hardest month as a teacher. While simultaneously loving…
Math Stations for Upper Grades
Recently, we have been updating and creating more options for upper grade mathematicians. Grades 3-5 are such a wonderful mix of little and big kids. There is no break on…
Fall Science Themes
This post is a round-up of 8 Fall Science Themes. The time frame is really loose because Fall is sometimes a state of mind. In Texas, I wonder if it…
Make it Another Way
Rather than using the term, show your work, we have adopted a terrific alternative which is to ask students to share their thinking. For some, sharing mathematical thinking comes easily,…
Not-Your-Average Teacher Self-Care
Self-care isn’t selfish. No, it is not, but it isn’t always the easiest to do when life (and teaching) just get in the way. We have all heard it, “Be sure…
S.O.S. Sub Days
It happens to all of us at some point. Whether it’s an appointment, caring for ourselves or others while sick, or a scheduled mental health day, we call for a…
Tub Time Task Cards
What is your go-to when students trickle into the classroom or finish tasks early? How about when it is yet another indoor recess day? The end of the week when…
Math Journal or Numbers Notebook?
When doing workstations for math, interactive notebooks have been a staple for six years. In this post, we will answer the question, Should I use Math Journals or Numbers Notebook?…
Me on the Map & Being a Good Citizen
As the years roll by, a true favorite unit to teach is Me on the Map and being a good citizen. Following the first couple weeks of school when we…
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