You need to teach reader's and writer's workshop but don't have enough time to read a book and teach a lesson. So now the writing lesson will have to be done tomorrow which backs up…
You're not sure how to hook your math learners for the new unit. You scour the internet looking for ideas. How about reading a picture book about one of the math concepts you're about to…
As a kid you might have been taught to flip through a dictionary and look up words and write down their meanings. Although dictionary skills are still important, there are better ways to teach vocabulary…
“Sure let me find time to differentiate math instruction because I have lots of time to do that.” Said no teacher EVER. What if there’s a way to differentiate math instruction using technology that’s super…
I was tired and stressed because it was that time of year again. The pressure of the upcoming state test was overwhelming and I was counting the days until it was over. What if I…
March is the one month of the year we tend to read women's history books for kids. But this powerful short video is one of the reasons we need to read them all year long.…
Understanding the different types of context clues helps kids when figuring out the meanings of unknown words. The best way I have found to teach the different types of context clues is to use an…
You have a small group of kids that are having trouble with multi-syllable words. You need to help them but need activities are at a loss for what to do. Does this sound familiar? How…
Here are five picture books that would be great additions to your fraction lesson plans. Everything from wholes and halves to comparing fractions is covered. Fraction Math Books for Kids The Pizza Problem from the…
You're teaching fractions on a number line for what seems like the umpteenth time. As you do a quick check around the room, you notice many of the kids are getting the problems incorrect. You…