Motivate Young Readers
If you’ve ever sent your students off at the end of the day {or for summer} hoping they’d keep up their reading habits at home, you’re not alone. We all work hard to build strong readers in the classroom, but we know that reading at home makes a HUGE difference
Life Hacks for Busy People
I am always looking for ways to make life a little easier. Even shaving a few minutes off of tasks will buy me some extra time hanging with Luke or snuggling up with a book, right?! So, imagine how thrilled I was to discover just how many fun things VistaPrint
Veteran’s Day: Building Gratitude and Citizenship in Young Learners
If you’ve ever had a student ask, “What’s a veteran?” you know just how tricky it can be to explain big topics in kid-sized ways. Veterans Day is one of those important holidays that can feel a little overwhelming to teach in kindergarten, first, or second grade. But here’s the
Make Problem Solving a Fun Daily Routine
Ever introduced a math problem only to be met with groans, sighs, or blank stares? 🙃 We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a word problem, a number riddle, or an open-ended prompt, problem solving can be a tricky skill for young learners…and a tricky one to teach, too. But here’s
Keep Students Talking {in a Productive Way!}
Ever assigned partner talk or group discussion only to hear chatter about recess, weekend plans, or the latest playground drama? You’re not alone. It’s one of those classic teacher struggles: you want students to talk—but about the lesson, not Minecraft or Roblox or whatever game the kids are playing these
How to Build a Positive Reading Culture with Little Prep
Ever feel like you should be creating this magical, print-rich, reading-loving culture in your classroom… but you just don’t have the time, classroom space, or budget? You’re not alone. Between lesson plans, testing, behavior management, and all the extra “fun” duties, it can feel nearly impossible to carve out time
