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 ...
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Morphology Instruction in Upper Elementary: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Teach It
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 ...
First 10 Days of Number Talks
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 ...
End of the Year Prep for Back to School
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 ...
State Test Motivation and Encouragement Puns
Let’s be real—state test season can feel like a lot. Between test prep, schedule changes, and keeping the energy in the room positive, it’s easy to feel like your classroom could use a little extra ...
End of Year Activities for Upper Elementary
The end of the year includes few weeks of school that seem a rollercoaster. One minute you’re watching your students crush their math goals or giggling over an inside joke from months ago—and the ...
Inauguration Day in Primary
As teachers, we know that meaningful learning happens when students connect new concepts to familiar routines. Inauguration Day is a unique opportunity to introduce young learners to the workings of ...
Algebra in Elementary Matters
Algebra might sound advanced, but it fits right into our primary (K-2) classroom! At its core, algebra is about finding patterns and solving puzzles—skills that even our youngest learners can start ...
Story Structures: Linear, Nonlinear, Circular
Authors choose story structures for a purpose. Story structures that you can use when writing or teaching narrative texts. Narrative writing is an important skill that students need to master as it ...
Count to 120 with Number Charts
Number charts serve as valuable tools for students, offering a visual guide that makes understanding numerical patterns easier. They enhance counting skills, boost mathematical fluency, and provide a ...
Slow Motion Video in the Classroom
There is so much technology in the classroom now. I love to make sure I take advantage of it whenever I can. Science is one of those subjects my little learners absolutely love. Slow motion video ...
Groundhog Day
Celebrating a rodent who can't identify his shadow? Hi, it's us. First grade students everywhere in the United States. We live for random, odd holidays and Groundhog Day is one of those. So, as a ...