How to Make Test Prep Fun and Stress-Free
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…
7 Powerful Women’s History Books For Kids You Need to Read
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.…
How to Teach Types of Context Clues: The Most Effective and Simple Strategies
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…
Hands-On Multi-Syllable Words Activities for Small Groups
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…
5 Books To Add To Your Fraction Lesson Plans
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 Need To Try These Easy Fractions on a Number Line Activities
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…
The Most Efficient Lesson Routine for Teaching Prefixes and Suffixes
A few years ago I gave an assessment and was surprised at one of the questions about prefixes and suffixes. It asked the students what a word meant when the suffix -ly was added to…
How to Have Fun Teaching Multiplication Strategies
Want to know the secret about how to teach multiplication strategies so it's engaging? Use food! Not really but using food to teach and practice some of the strategies makes it way more fun. I…
3 Picture Books to Read During Native American Heritage Month
Read about 3 picture books that are perfect for celebrating Native American Heritage Month. They're great for November or any time of the year. The Very First Americans This book is a great one to…
Printable and Digital Multiplication Games Kids Love
Multiplication is one of my favorite things to teach in 3rd grade. The kids are excited to learn this new big kid skill and are ready for it! Here are some of my favorite 3rd-grade…