Well in 4.5 days this school year will be in the books and I will be off for a blissful 72 days. Even though it happens every June, it's so hard to comprehend that another
Reading Wonders 3rd Grade Reading Response Activityfor Common Core and Florida LAFSWhew! This TPT Seller Challenge is definitely a challenge...and a huge opportunity... not to mention a HUGE learning curve for this girl! Isn't this summer?
Why did I start this blog? Why do I sell resources on Teachers Pay Teachers? Why do I spend so much time on this? These are the questions posed to us by the TPT Seller
Happy Hump Day Teacher Peeps!Isn't it interesting how education buzz words keep popping up? Five years ago, it was Learning Focus Strategies and we were all talking about activators and summarizers and H.O.T. questions. Now, the
One of the biggest problems students and teachers have in the classroom is during transitions from one activity to another or one subject to another. Why is it a problem for both students and teachers?
Teachers Pay Teachers just finished a sale with the theme of Teachers are Heroes. Several bloggers that I follow talked about their Teacher Heroes and it got me thinking that I couldn't remember a lot
In 10 days, I have to do something very scary - it's not something I would willfully choose to do, but...my principal asked me and a few others to.....be observed for an administrators training -
You know that feeling..13 days left...your students are driving you crazy...they're driving each other crazy...how are we going to make it the next 13 days? Why don't you change things up? Keep those students guessing
The countdown has begun here in Florida. Third graders will be taking a new standardized test (FSA) March 23rd through the 26th. Just a wee bit of panic has started to take place..this is our
Helping emergent and beyond readers who struggle to gain fluency is a daily occurrence in most classrooms. They need to be involved in text daily to strengthen their decoding skills which should lead to improved
Have you ever looked for privacy screens at the teacher supply stores or online? WOWIE WOW WOW! SO expensive! I have never been able to part with the $$$ just for this one classroom necessity.
I am always interested in new ways to encourage my students to read for enjoyment, aren't you? I would love for them to love reading and do it because it's fun....not because they will get
Welcome to The Friday 5 - 5th Edition! I've gathered 5 fun-interesting-enlightening-helpful-or crazy things I found this week in the world of teaching and education! Clearly, I spend way too much time online - but now you won't
Have you ever set goals with your students? In order for our students to grasp the growth mindset of trying, failing, trying, making mistakes, trying, and finally succeeding – we have to guide them through
Right?Hope you are having a relaxing and restful Sunday. You'll need your strength for the corks tomorrow.....
Don't you love it when you see a really cool teacher hack or freebie on Pinterest or a blog? There are some extremely creative teachers out there! Here are a few of my favorites for
Help your students learn about the five regions of the United States with these fun and informative interactive maps.
Periodically over the past few years, each school principal that I have had has hinted that they would like us to teach math more like reading - code: please teach in small groups. The question
Help your students learn about the five regions of the United States with these fun and informative interactive maps.
Learn how to tackle the challenge of teaching the five U.S. regions with limited time, using these practical tips and resources!
While many things have changed in education, one thing remains the same: Good classroom management begins with established procedures. There are 5 procedures that you must teach on the first day of school. Why? Because
Help your students learn about the five regions of the United States with these fun and informative interactive maps.
Welcome to The Friday 5 - 8th Edition! I've gathered 5 fun-interesting-enlightening-helpful-or crazy things I found this week in the world of teaching and education! Clearly, I spend way too much time online - but now you won't
Help your students learn about the five regions of the United States with these fun and informative interactive maps.
Definition of a Chinese Fire Drill: The car stops at a green light, everybody jumps out and runs around the car, then takes a new seat. All the while, the cars behind you are honking
Teaching themes in literature can often feel like trying to solve a mystery, especially in upper elementary grades. We've all been there, standing in front of
Help your students learn about the five regions of the United States with these fun and informative interactive maps.
Thursday was Orientation Day at our school and my nautical room was finally ready! Like childbirth, you just don't remember the pain of getting your room ready each August - do ya? Wow! The hours
Discover how graphic organizers can boost 3rd-grade reading comprehension and retention in this practical guide.
Discover the power of math anchor charts as we explore threeways to utilize them for engaging and effective 3rd-grade math instruction.
Welcome to The Friday 5 - 6th Edition! I've gathered 5 fun-interesting-enlightening-helpful-or crazy things I found this week in the world of teaching and education! Clearly, I spend way too much time online - but now you won't
Help your students learn about the five regions of the United States with these fun and informative interactive maps.
You don't need to figure out your schedule for test prep and testing season! I've got you covered with before, during, and after ideas!
Welcome to The Friday 5 - 1st Edition! I've gathered 5 fun-interesting-enlightening-helpful-or crazy things I found this week in the world of teaching and education! Clearly, I spend way too much time online - but
Learn how to tackle the challenge of teaching the five U.S. regions with limited time, using these practical tips and resources!
Discover how graphic organizers can boost 3rd-grade reading comprehension and retention in this practical guide.
Explore strategies that help 3rd graders distinguish the plot of the story from other story elements for a clearer, interactive learning experience.
Need to raise the rigor of your division activities in your 3rd grade classroom? This is one way you can do it easily!
I'll give you 3 ways to teach equivalent fractions in this post. So read on for tips that make learning fractions a breeze for your class!
Help your students learn about the five regions of the United States with these fun and informative interactive maps.
Learn how to tackle the challenge of teaching the five U.S. regions with limited time, using these practical tips and resources!
Discover how graphic organizers can boost 3rd-grade reading comprehension and retention in this practical guide.
Discover how graphic organizers can boost 3rd-grade reading comprehension and retention in this practical guide.
Help your students learn about the five regions of the United States with these fun and informative interactive maps.
Help your students learn about the five regions of the United States with these fun and informative interactive maps.
