Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Raffle tickets are a great way to practice math skills in the classroom, but did you know they can be a great management tool, too? Today I want to share with you how I have used math tickets in my 2nd and 3rd grade classroom. Spring was always an interesting time of the school year for me. The students were… Read More
Are your students comparing two numbers to determine which is greater? Are they struggling to remember which way the symbol should face? Here’s a little trick that worked like a charm with my 2nd and 3rd graders! My students could verbalize which number was greater when making comparisons. However, when it came time to using the symbols for greater… Read More
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to loop with your students to the next grade? It can be a difficult decision to make. Before making that decision, you should weigh the pros and cons. Looping means a teacher remains with the same group of students for more than one school year. I have taught multiple grades over… Read More
Conferences are a great time to connect with families, but they can be stressful! Here are some tips I keep in mind every time I’m getting ready for conference week. It can be very frustrating to put time and effort into preparing for a conference where the family doesn’t even show up! One of the best ways to ensure… Read More
I think most teachers would prefer a world where all students were intrinsically motivated, but it just isn’t an every day reality. Many of us dig deep into our pockets and find extrinsic rewards to help change certain student behaviors. Guilty! Once I started adding up those little rewards, I knew there had to be a better way, so I… Read More
Are you struggling to get your reluctant readers excited about the books available to them? Are your students losing interest in reading in favor of daydreaming about summer? Here are some of my favorite ways to get my students excited about books throughout the school year! Use this time to make some powerful book choices. Introduce your students to… Read More
My shelves are filled with children’s books and my Kindle is loaded with stories just waiting to be read. But then I see another great book in my feed or I get a DM from one of you and I just can’t help myself. Anyone else struggle with the need to #readallthebooks or is it just me?
Tell me what book you’re reading now or a book you recently read and loved so I can check it out!
Have you ever tried making pour paint ornaments? We did last year and the kids loved adding them to our tree again this year. These are super easy to make, but do take a little while to dry. Students could make these in class and give them to their family for Christmas.
Can't wait to see these performers in action next week when we go to the school concert! 😂🎄🎵😂😂😂
Here are some the reindeer books I love to read and share with kids. Do you have a favorite?
storiesbystorie.com
These reindeer books for kids include silly stories, heartwarming tales, nonfiction texts, and even a traditional classic that students will love!I’m so excited that my latest picture book companion is finally finished and ready to share before Christmas. Night Tree by Eve Bunting is a beautiful story about one family’s yearly tradition of decorating a tree for the animals in the woods.
After reading the story, students can create their own night tree. The tree can remain plain or be decorated with paint, markers, hole punch circles, glitter glue, and more! I have included several writing prompts, but you can always have your students choose their own.
Like many of my book companions, you’ll also find comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, and graphic organizers to pair with the story. There’s even a tree-themed following directions activity.
Since this is a brand new resource, it will be half price until Saturday. You can find this resource here:
www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Night-Tree-5080001
🌲 What is one tradition your family has for December?
