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Math

Math Journals in Grades 3-5

Math Journals in Grades 3–5 Grades K-2 math journals post and freebies HERE. A math journal station gives upper-elementary students a meaningful way to record their thinking, justify reasoning, and…

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Brain Train Math Dominoes: Hands-On Elementary Math Centers

Finding elementary math centers that are both engaging and purposeful can feel like an endless search. That’s where Brain Train Math Dominoes come in—centers that run themselves, build confidence, and…

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Literacy

Engaging Literacy Activities for Upper Elementary

This post focuses on engaging literacy activities for upper elementary students. Have you been searching for more student engagement or varied ways to teach and apply essential literacy skills throughout…

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Digital | Guided Math

Interactive Math Teaching Slides for Grades 3–5 | Guided Math

Engage Your Math Block with Interactive Teaching Slides for Grades 3–5 Teaching upper elementary math just got easier and more engaging. These interactive math teaching slides for grades 3–5 are…

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Back To School

First Week of School Activities for Classroom Community and Routines

First Week of School Activities for K–5 Classrooms During the first week of school, I want activities that do more than keep students busy. I want them to help us…

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Meet Reagan

This website began back in the good old Blogspot days as a little space for the parents of my students. I had no idea it would grow into such an incredible community of teachers.

Once I realized I was reaching other teachers, I began sharing teaching ideas, classroom inspiration, and resources. Soon after and much to my surprise, education companies, conferences, schools, and districts began inviting me to share my passion for teaching in person, too. After 18 years in the classroom, I will always see teaching as one of the greatest privileges of my life, and getting to support other teachers now is something I never take lightly.

After 15 years on this URL, it still means the world every time you visit, read, comment, and use something from this space. I love creating resources and sharing ideas that bring joy, clarity, and confidence to teaching and learning.

I hope you find something here today that inspires you, supports your students, and brings a little more joy to your classroom.

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