Valentine’s Day Math Worksheets for K–2 | Free Printable Sample
Valentine’s Day week can feel busy in the classroom. Between class parties, schedule changes, and excited students, it helps to have math activities that are simple to prep and easy…
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First Grade
1st grade teaching ideas and resources for math, Guided Math, literacy, writing, and more.
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Build and Color Place Value Mystery Pictures
Teachers know how to amp up engagement in the area of math. The first way is to provide hands-on learning, and the second is to incorporate color. Our Build and…
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Groundhog Science Activities for Early Elementary Classrooms
Groundhog Day is more than a fun winter tradition. It is a natural opportunity to build real science understanding through hands on exploration, observation, and discussion. This Groundhog Science resource…
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Math Intervention Solution
This math intervention solution is a year-long Response to Intervention progress monitoring system for grade levels Pre-K to Second Grade. This tool provides a solution for students needing both support…
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Free Groundhog Day Fact and Opinion Writing Lesson
In this post, you’ll find a free Groundhog Day Fact and Opinion writing lesson to use before, during, or after Groundhog Day. We’ve also rounded up our favorite books and…
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Presidents Day Activities for Elementary Students Washington and Lincoln
Presidents Day is a great opportunity to introduce meaningful social studies learning while keeping students engaged and focused. When planned well, this holiday becomes more than a celebration. It…
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I Can Statements For Elementary Classrooms | TEKS & CCSS Objectives
Can Statements help students clearly understand what they are learning and why it matters. When written in student friendly language, these learning targets turn complex standards into clear daily goals….
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Digital Writing Warm-Ups
Teaching writing to primary-age students is like trying to solve a Rubix Cube. In short, overwhelming. There are so many necessary skills colliding at the same time for each move,…
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Math Data Tracking
This post will cover simple ways to collect data in a math classroom. Math Data Tracking should be two things: simple and effective. Our goal in bringing these ideas and…
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March Materials
This blog post will be a springboard to all things March in the classroom. Many of the March materials I am sharing have dedicated blog posts. Those links will be…
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Easy April Literacy Centers for Hands-On Practice
Spring has sprung, and you know what that means- wiggly students and jam-packed schedules. It’s the perfect time to lean into hands-on literacy activities that keep engagement high and prep…
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Five Reasons Math Notes and Anchor Charts Benefit Math Learning
By incorporating math notes and anchor charts into your teaching, you’ll create a classroom full of engaged, confident learners. These notebooks support students and give them a strong foundation for future math success.
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