Morning Tubs have been a staple in my classroom the past 5 years. I absolutely love that my students can ease into the morning, chat with each other, work cooperatively, and most importantly, have some fun. Typically, I have six tubs with 3-4 students at each tub. I rotate the tubs every 3 days. (Last…
Keeping students engaged at the end of the school year can definitely be challenging. The weather is getting warmer. The days are getting longer, so they may be staying up later. Overall, the students, as well as the teachers, are ready for summer break! With the chaos of the end of the school year, it…
It’s that time again! Summer is winding down and your students are preparing to come back to see you. While that may be in person or virtual for your school, it is still important to make that first week special and memorable for your students. Check out these ideas for your classroom as you head…
Are your kids restless yet? Yesterday was rough. It was gloomy and cold, and we couldn’t get outside. At least the sun has come out on and off today, so we were able to be outside for a bit. With all the chaos going on right now, I knew that I wanted to create something…
Every year, a couple of weeks before school starts, I start purchasing things that I need for the school year. I always seem to find myself wracking my brain to try and remember everything that I need to get. I decided to make a list of items that I buy EVERY SINGLE YEAR before the…
Everything you need for teaching phonics for the ENTIRE YEAR is included in this bundle. This megapack bundle is jam-packed with phonics materials for 27 phonics skills that can be used for interventions, whole group instruction, small group instruction, independent work stations, partner activities, practice pages, and more. This is the perfect setup for teaching your phonics skill for each week. Simply open the file and print exactly what you need. You will easily be able to integrate your phonics instruction into your reading comprehension and fluency instruction for the week.
Everything you need for teaching the long vowel sounds is included in this phonics megapack. This packet is jam-packed with phonics materials that can be used for interventions, whole group instruction, small group instruction, independent work stations, partner activities, practice pages, and more. This is the perfect setup for teaching your phonics skill for each week. Simply open the file and print exactly what you need. You will easily be able to integrate your phonics instruction into your reading comprehension and fluency instruction for the week.
This list of 25 of the best STEM toys has been slowly created over the past couple of years as I purchase new items for my Morning Tubs. I have become obsessed with finding new educational toys for my students that allows them to have fun and be creative. When students become interested in one…
Keeping your students engaged in your classroom during the busy holiday season can be tough. I put together a list of 5 Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged During the Holiday Season that I hope will help relieve some of the “craziness” that can occur in even the best students during the month of December….
Earlier in the school year, I did a Facebook Live video about my Morning Tubs and promised to do another one when we started our new tubs. Well….time got away from me, and we are now on our third round of morning tubs for the year. I wanted to share with you some items that…
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 problem is that I feel like I am constantly struggling to find ways to supplement our math curriculum while still keeping it fun and engaging. A couple of months…
If you have any experience with children, you know they need to get up and move throughout the day! Honestly, most adults are the same way. It is hard to sit still for hours during professional development and meetings. So, we cannot expect students to sit at their desks for hours each day. There needs…
