There is a moment during math time that almost every elementary teacher recognizes immediately. You pass out another worksheet and suddenly the energy in the room changes. Some students rush through it as quickly as possible. Others stare at the page and avoid getting started. A few students may even
Teaching compound words is one of those skills that seems simple at first…until students head off to literacy centers and suddenly every word combination becomes a guessing game. We know our young learners often need lots of repetition and hands-on practice before compound words truly click. The good news is
Discover fun and easy following directions activities for K-2 students that strengthen listening skills, attention, and classroom routines.
If you’ve ever looked around your classroom the week before any holiday and thought, “How am I going to get through this week?”… you’re not alone. The excitement is real. Schedules are off. Students are buzzing. And somehow, you’re still expected to keep learning going while managing all that energy.
There’s just something about summer that makes reading feel extra special. Maybe it’s longer days, slower evenings, vacation travel, or simply having a little more time to sit outside {or inside in the AC!} with a good book and relax. Every summer, I look forward to putting together a list
If you’ve ever had a student finish a math worksheet in record time and immediately ask, “What do I do now?”, you’re not alone. In the primary grades, worksheets help build fluency, but they don’t always give students opportunities to think deeply or apply what they’ve learned. And with the
