Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Do you love laminating? I do! For years I have laminated the small pieces of my games and centers to make sure they will last. Because I use small pieces, I have been cutting the pieces, laminating, and then cutting again so the edges would remain sealed after laminating. I started reading stories about teachers who never cut prior to… Read More
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
Monster books don’t need to be scary! Here are some of our favorite monster books for kids. These are perfect to read near Halloween, but many can be shared any time of year. You can find my favorites here: bit.ly/MonsterBooksFB
Need a last minute book activity before Halloween? Grab a copy of Aaaarrgghh! Spider! from your school library or teacher bestie. Then head to the blog to grab this free download.
Aaaarrgghh! Spider! Activities
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Aaaarrgghh! Spider! is a short and sweet story about a spider who finds a family. Here are a few activities you can pair with the book.Not one, but TWO new book companions are complete.🎉
Each resource includes printable AND digital options.
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Do you love to draw and create? I do!😊
Have you ever been told your picture wasn’t done “the right way”? I have! 😢
I think that’s why I was drawn to this book. It follows a girl who loves to draw, but gets frustrated when her circles end up wonky. One day she draws a panda that comes to life. He shows her how to embrace her imagination and creativity to make art her own way. In the end, the girl learns that the creative process within her is far more important than imitating someone else’s ideas.
I love doing directed drawings and making crafts with my kids. Even with templates and step-by-step instructions, there’s always room for some creative interpretation. And when we allow this creativity to shine through, budding artists begin to blossom!
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