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Making ten is a key building block that helps students mentally add bigger numbers as they get older. So how can we make sure kids know all of their tens partners or ways to make 10? We practice! Here are some of my favorite games and activities for making ten. MAKING TEN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES Here are a handful of… Read More
Kindness is so important, but doesn’t come easily to everyone. Sometimes we need to explicitly teach and model this trait for our students just as we would for academic skills. Here are some easy ways to encourage kindness in the classroom. WAYS TO ENCOURAGE KINDNESS IN THE CLASSROOM Read and Share Books about Kindness Books reach students in unique ways,… Read More
Whether you’re a brand new teacher, a veteran, or somewhere in between, you’ve probably encountered a challenging student or two in the classroom. I know I have. It’s important to create an environment that is welcoming, but also one where learning can take place. Here are some classroom management tips to help you maintain that balance. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR… Read More
Hundreds charts are a valuable tool for helping kids master counting skills, developing number sense, recognizing patterns, and more. Here are some of my favorite hundreds chart activities and games to try in the classroom or at home. Hundreds Chart Activities Let’s get started with some of my favorite hundreds chart activities. fill-in-the-missing number When students need additional practice with… Read More
Birthdays, holidays, and milestone celebrations happen all year round. Looking for the perfect gift? Here are 10 reasons why books make great gifts. REASONS WHY BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS Something for Everyone No matter the age or interest of that someone special in your life, there’s a book out there just waiting to be read. If you need some help… Read More
If you’ve been around for awhile, you know how much I love to share picture books and chapter books with kids. There’s something so exciting about getting caught up in the characters and storyline. But I also know how important it is to share nonfiction texts with students. Here are several reasons why children need nonfiction in the primary classroom…. Read More
