Perfect Books to Read Aloud in Your Primary Classroom
Reading aloud to K-2 students is so important! First {and most importantly in my opinion!} it fosters a love for reading. If your students enjoy the stories you read to them, they’ll be more likely to want to read on their own! Second, reading aloud develops listening skills and attention
January Math Games
Hooray for January! I love the beginning of a new month because the kids in my class are SO excited to get new math games! K-2 teachers around the country are using Centers in a Snap for ready-to-go math games for Centers and my heart is so fun! Not only
Mental Math Activities & Games for 1st Grade
Mental math is the process of doing mathematical calculations in your head. Students develop this skill with practice. Mental math is a useful tool for students to have. Of course, it can help your learners save time on paper and calculator work, and it can also be used to check
Hands-On Shapes Lessons
Who else is teaching geometry standards this time of year? Our new math curriculum moved two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes up to earlier in the year and I love that it introduces these important skills so early since we need ALL the time to master these tricky shapes {especially those 3D
Inclusive Classroom Winter Party Ideas, Crafts & Holiday Activities
Winter activities bring excitement to classroom parties in December. Since families celebrate the holidays in different ways, it’s so important to include everyone in your classroom’s winter party, games, and activities. There are many classroom party ideas and activities that are available to be enjoyed by all. Here are some
December Math Games
Are you looking at the calendar and wondering how December is here?! Me too! But I am SO excited for the lastest games to add to my classroom math centers! I love that so many K-2 teachers around the country are using Centers in a Snap for ready-to-go math games
