I’m here to share a fraction anchor chart freebie and a hands-on mini lesson idea I used with my math intervention students. When we started our unit on fractions and did our pre-assessments, I quickly learned that I have a small group of students who need quite a bit of intervention. Unfortunately, many of them...
Goal Setting - This 4th grade teacher uses post it notes to remind children of their goals upon entering the classroom. I love that her method to this has
One of my favorite things I like to do is browse other teachers’ classrooms! In person, or online, it’s all the same to me! I just love to do it! I’m linking up with Ashley and Angie for #2getherwearebetter and with Blog Hoppin’ for a classroom reveal- Melonheadz style! Last year I went with a ... Read More about Classroom Tour {2015-2016}
An engaging back-to-school writing activity. Use Skittles to help students brainstorm things to introduce themselves during back-to-school.
I got this idea from my peer teacher, Nina. It's a great way for students to share about themselves. I think it would be perfect for a first day of school activity. I would start by having the students first write the numbers. Later, once we have learned about multiplication and division, I would have them create the equations. Finally, they can put it all together in time for Open House. It can be easily adapted for the younger grades by using addition and/or subtraction. It can be adapted for older grades with exponents, multi-step problems, and including fractions or decimals. Thanks to my friend Nannette for inspiring me with her sample.
One of my favorite things about back to school, is knowing that I get to meet and love on a brand new bunch of kids for the school year. I’m sure you feel the same way, and have your lesson planner packed to the max with different “get-to-know-you activities.” I want to share with you […]
This is a great worksheet to practice writing. Students write a letter to their future self to read at the end of the school year. During the last year of school, you will look back to see how much the students have grown throughout the school year.
How do nocturnal animals hunt? What animal is the smartest? What would happen if worms didn't decompose dead things? These are just a few of the questions that my third graders came up with. As a teacher I love it when my students are using their curiosity and asking good questions
Recognise and show, using diagrams, families of common equivalent fractions
These fun, engaging, NO PREP word work activities help students practice their words effectively and are the perfect option for your 1st or 2nd grade class!
These teacher hacks are brilliant ideas for your classroom that'll make your life so much easier this year. Number nine will change your life!
Recognise and show, using diagrams, families of common equivalent fractions. Discover our full range of Year 4 maths resources and worksheets.
Display classroom rules, procedures, expectations for treating others and supplies, and sub behavior policies in these anchor charts!
Here are some more of the coolest elementary education ideas I’ve seen so far lately. Enjoy! Work boxes for each student. When they finish their work they can go to their work box and pull ou…
I love Back to School! New backpack, new lunch box, new supplies, and a new class! It really is a time of new beginnings and new challenges.
These 4th grade anchor charts reinforce concepts for reading, science, math, behavior management, environmentalism, and more!
We've been learning about the parts of speech in the most fun ways. A parts of speech printable and flip book, writing our own mad libs, and more.
Read our blog post: Creative Literacy lesson ideas using ‘Flotsam’ by David Wiesner - bringing you the best children's books reviewed and recommended by teachers for primary schools.
Activities to help in your classroom TODAY to build Multiplication Fact Fluency across all grade levels. Perfect for Intervention
It's that time again - the end of the school year! I've come up with a list of 37 end of the year activities that you can use in your own classroom to make those last days of school special and fun for you and your students. Click through to read all of the ideas - lots of links are included to more resources!
Build social responsibility and encourage good behavior by creating a classroom contract. Helpful anchor chart idea and FREE printable included!
This back to school math activity is a perfect get to know you activity to start a new school year. There are multiple versions of the math pennant included and glyph directions if you'd like to give more structure to the activity. The finished pennants are a colorful addition to your math classroom decor and make for a welcoming classroom. Now includes a digital drag and drop version of the back to school math activity in GOOGLE Slides to meet the needs of distance learning. Happy back to school!
This time conversions poster will look GREAT on your wall and will help your kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students learn converting units of time!
