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Place value misconceptions often show up in small moments during math instruction. You write two numbers on the board: 43 and 34. A student says,“43 is bigger because 4 is bigger than 3.” Another student begins recounting both numbers. A third student just stares at them. If you teach first or second grade, you’ve probably seen this moment. And it’s confusing because students often look ...
If you're feeling overwhelmed thinking about your first week of school, I want you to know: you're not alone. The first week brings a mix of anticipation, pressure, and hope. Whether you're a brand ...
Morphology instruction in upper elementary gives students a way to break words down, reason through meaning, and approach academic vocabulary with confidence and strategy. As upper elementary ...
Starting Number Talks in the first weeks of school can be a game-changer for both students and teachers. It’s not just about solving math problems—it’s about building a classroom culture where every ...
The end of the year in the classroom is a whirlwind—equal parts celebration, exhaustion, and countdown. Whether you teach kindergarten or 6th grade, it can be tempting to coast into summer break and ...
Creating a Class Mission Statement Every school, organization, or business has a common vision and mission. A vision of who are we? What do we ...
As teachers, we know how hard our students work each day. We spend hours reading, writing, doing math, exploring science, and so much more. Research ...
Looping with my class this year, I’ve really had the opportunity to invest in and get to know my students. With extra time to see them as people, not ...
Growth Mindset: The Power of Yet Recently my 1st grade classroom has morphed into a K/1 combination classroom and then resulted in HUGE gaps ...
