Daily Math Notebooks
If I had to come up with the number one thing that the majority of my students struggle with when it comes to math each year,…
Math
Interactive Task Folder
“I’m done. What do I do now?” I know you’ve heard this. My go-to answer is almost always “Go read a book.” This is always a…
First Grade Math Curriculum and a FREEBIE
How do you feel about teaching math? I have to be honest and say that it’s not my favorite subject to teach. However, I think my…
Curriculum | Math | Reading
Games to Play in Your Classroom
Playing games in your classroom is the perfect way to review skills while keeping students engaged in their learning. I like to make sure that I…
5 Ways to Get Your Students Up and Moving
If you have any experience with children, you know that they need to get up and move throughout they day. Even as an adult, I do…
Classroom | Classroom Management | Math | Reading | Writing
Morning Tubs – Round 2
After blogging about my new morning routine a couple weeks ago, I had quite a few people ask if I would continue to keep sharing the…
My Morning Routine
My morning routine with my first graders has definitely evolved over the years. I have always used some type of morning work, but it wasn’t until…
Back to School | Curriculum | Math | Reading
2nd Grade Morning Work
For the past couple of years, I have been using my 1st grade Morning Work packets every morning. I have had many requests over the years…
Tips for Teaching Fact Fluency
I am sure that I don’t need to tell you the importance of fact fluency for your young students, but I will anyways. “Lack of automatic…
Back to School | Math | Reading | Winter
The New Year
It’s a new year! Even though it’s not a new school year, it can still mean time for a fresh start. The students have had a break, and…
Back to School | Math | Reading | Winter | Writing
Writing Prompts with Editable Word Banks
So many times when my students begin their writing, they want help spelling certain words. I always remind them to not worry about spelling difficult words when…
Back to School | Math | Reading | Winter | Writing
‘Twas the Week Before Christmas Break
Winter Break is just around the corner, and we have been busy, busy, busy! Even though this time of year is absolutely crazy, it’s a fun…
