How to Teach Fractions: Fun Games and Activities
You give a child (who loves brownies) the option of having 1/2 of a brownie or 1/8 of a brownie. They pick 1/8 of a brownie. Can you guess why? Teaching fractions can be such…
5 Fraction Videos for Visual Learners
Videos are a great tool for reaching the students in your class that are visual. Fractions are a difficult concept to teach without visuals so I try to incorporate them as much as I can.…
How To Make Reading Test Practice Meaningful and Fun
Are you getting ready to take the BIG state test? It used to not be my favorite time of year but I've come to LOVE it. You're probably thinking I'm crazy for loving this stressful…
Morning Meeting Ideas for the Elementary Classroom
Does your class have morning meetings? I really saw a change in our classroom environment when I started implementing them daily in my classroom. It all began when I read The Morning Meeting Book a…
Show What You Know Using Task Cards
Task cards are a great tool to use in the classroom. Do you ever find yourself using task cards the same way every time? Today I'm sharing three ways you can use task cards to…
5 Area and Perimeter Activities That Will Engage Kids
Area and perimeter. Those two words can be so confusing to 3rd graders. And it can drive teachers crazy! They are either adding all the sides to find the area or multiplying the length and…
How to Teach Vocabulary in Context With Little Time
Vocabulary Development You don’t need a lot of time to teach vocabulary in context. Vocabulary is so important for reading comprehension. Have you ever read a manual and had to analyze it in order to…
February Read-Alouds: Five Picture Books You Want to Read
I love reading picture books to my kids. Sometimes I read them just for fun and sometimes I use them as mentor texts. Your time is valuable so why not read books that are great…
Fun Classroom Vocabulary Games For Reviewing Any Word List
Do you love playing classroom vocabulary games with your students? I LOVE it! I love using games to review our vocabulary words. Games are a great way to help with vocabulary development. Here are three…
How to Get Rid of Independent Reading Activities so Kids Can Read
You're teaching a small reading group. The other kids are doing independent reading activities. Hands start going up around the room because the other kids need help. But you can't help them and teach the…