Congratulations, you’ve finally made it to the end of the year! Sometimes I think the end of the year will never come, and before I know it, poof! It’s here. Now that all of the tests are done, and you have all that behind you, it’s time to think about
Word problems are one of those terms that can strike fear in the hearts of teachers and students alike. Teachers wonder how to teach word problems by focusing on those “keywords,” Students struggle to understand those “keywords” and what they mean. It can be a frustrating process for both teacher
Counting coins is an essential skill that every child should learn. It’s a practical skill that they will use throughout their life, whether it’s counting change at a store or calculating how much money they have in their piggy bank. In this blog post, we will discuss how to teach
Teaching students to identify coins is an essential part of their financial education. Coins are the most common form of currency used for small purchases, and being able to recognize them is a crucial skill for managing money. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and strategies for
Writing a realistic fiction story for primary grades can be a fun and exciting activity for both students and teachers. Realistic fiction stories are stories that could happen in real life, but the characters and events are made up by the author. Here are some tips on how to write
Picture books are a wonderful way to introduce young readers to the world of storytelling. They combine engaging visuals with compelling narratives to captivate children’s imaginations and provide valuable lessons about life, love, and the world around us. While there are many genres of picture books to choose from, realistic
It’s March, and it is time for March Madness! Okay, not that March Madness, with the college basketball, but the March Madness of books! Every year, I do a bracket challenge with my class, where I read a book daily, and we vote on our favorite. They love listening to
I don’t know about you, but I am addicted to Wordle. It is part of my night routine. I play Wordle and the Mini Crossword from the New York Times every night. I am honestly getting much better at guessing words lately because I have been teaching Phonics First with
I have been using Pop-its in my math centers and guided math groups for over a year now, and I love it! So this year, when we moved to Phonics First, I wanted to ensure that I was incorporating the pop-its during my guided reading groups and my phonics stations.
Poetry is a fun unit to teach with my first graders. There are many excellent books with poems perfect for visualization, rhyming, or just plain funny. Poetry can also be accessible for students who need shorter texts to comprehend a reading strategy. However, teachers can find that task needs to
I have ben teaching in the classroom for over 15 years! I love teaching math and finding new and engaging ways to teach my students.
When I am not teaching you can find me at Target, at a baseball game (GO Nats!), binge watching fun shows, or snuggling with my cats!
