The first weeks of school are packed with routines, relationship-building, and getting your class settled. But they’re also a great time to start laying the foundation for purposeful vocabulary instruction. Instead of waiting for things…
It’s May. You’re tired. Your students are tired. The days are longer, the routines are looser, and no matter how great your lesson plans are, it feels like everyone is checked out for summer. The…
Even the best students get testing anxiety. They want to do well, so they get in their own heads whenever they have to take a test. This is one reason why state-mandated tests aren’t a…
I cannot stand when I hear of teachers being forced to use a curriculum from front to back, as is. Because if you’re like me, you’ve used curriculum that feels rigid or overwhelming, or just…
Are your students having trouble with multiplication and division word problems? It could be that they need more practice with the vocabulary terms. Explicitly teaching terms like product and quotient is crucial for helping kids…
The start of the school year can be filled with excitement, nerves, and endless to-do lists. To set the tone for a great year ahead, here are five things you should do during back-to-school season. …
Teaching area and perimeter to kids doesn't have to be confined to textbooks and worksheets. Let's dive into how we can make this standard fun while also cultivating real-world problem-solving skills. Become Floor Plan Designers…
When kids are reading, it's not just about reciting words. It's about understanding how those words come together to create meaning. For our readers, comprehending the structure of a sentence is a crucial skill that…
It's hard when your child is struggling to read at an age where they're supposed to already be fluent readers. And you have no idea how to help them at home. If your child is…
December can be a crazy time because kids and teachers alike are ready for winter break. You want to lean into the holiday magic but also want to continue the routines of learning that took…