Emilie Buchwald said, “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” But reading aloud to a child doesn’t need to stop once they have outgrown your lap. There are many academic and emotional benefits that come along with reading books to your kids as they get older. Here are several reasons why you should read aloud to big… Read More
Telling Time Games and Activities
Telling time can be tricky for kids, especially in a world where digital clocks are everywhere. Learning to tell time on an analog clock is an important skill, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some fun games and activities to help your child with telling time. Telling Time Games and Activities Clock Solitaire This is a great… Read More
Making Ten Games and Activities
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
Ways to Encourage Kindness in the Classroom
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
Classroom Management Tips
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 Chart Activities
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
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