Teaching Ideas for Upper Elementary Grades 3-5
A few years ago, I started reading a picture book from each state during our read aloud time so we were touring the U.S. through books and learning about our diverse country. This read aloud theme can be quite fun… Read moreA Picture Book From Each State – An Exciting Way to Learn about the 50 States with Books
I love using flexible seating in my classroom, but it is not something that students are ready for on day 1. It takes us about a month or so before rolling out flexible seating so that students are finally ready…. Read moreRolling Out Flexible Seating In The Classroom
Do you ever use error analysis during math instruction? Have you ever had students catch your mistakes while teaching? You know the whole “I did that on purpose to see if you would catch it?” joke? This might be something… Read more5 Reasons I Love Error Analysis During Math Instruction
I want my students to master their math facts which means they need lots of multiplication and division fact practice. While this does have a heavy emphasis on memorization, the automaticity of basic math facts is necessary in order for… Read moreAmazing Resources For Multiplication And Division Fact Practice I Love
Over the years, our classrooms accumulate a lot of stuff. And whether it is a move down the hall or to a different school, moving classrooms can be quite a chore. This year is the first time I am moving… Read moreThe Best Tips for Moving Classrooms or Moving Schools
When I think about how I have grown as a teacher over the years, I can confidently say that selling on Teachers Pay Teachers has made me a better teacher. I have always loved creating teaching resources, and it is… Read more5 Ways That Selling on Teachers Pay Teachers Made Me A Better Teacher
If you’re like me, grading is one of my least favorite things because it takes SOOOOO long. So how do teachers keep up with grading? Over the years, I have wondered this myself, but I have found different strategies that… Read more6 of the Best Grading Tips For Teachers
Have you thought about doing a classroom transformation in your classroom? I have been seeing full-blown classroom transformations on Instagram and have always wanted to create one myself. This school year, I finally planned my own, and I wanted to… Read moreHow to Plan A Classroom Transformation
Do you wonder: “How should I teach text structure to my students?” “What is the best way to help my students determine text structure? While there are different ways to teach and practice text structures with students, I wanted to… Read moreEasy Step by Step Plans for How to Teach Text Structure
Student self-assessment in the classroom is a valuable tool for learning. Take a look at these self-assessment tools to use before, during, and after assignments.