Clik here to view.
The Guaranteed Benefits of Including Number Talks in Kindergarten
Number talks in kindergarten are a great way to get students thinking and speaking about math, and it often allows them to talk about their reasoning, strategies, and more. It also gives us a chance to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Valentine’s Day Activities That Are Educational and Fun
February 14th, Valentine’s Day– A day full of red and pink, love, and a million little folded cards! It is always an enjoyable day in the classroom, but you can also make it educational! There are many...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Easy RACE Writing Strategy & Open Responses in 1st Grade?!
You may be thinking, WHAT THE?!? Working on open-ended response questions in 1st grade seems a little crazy? However, what if I told you I have been doing it for a while now, and my students not only...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Number Talks 2nd Grade: The Advantages of Using Them
Getting students to talk deeply about math can be challenging, and they often are afraid to be wrong or share their strategies with their peers. When students transition from 1st grade to 2nd grade, we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Advantages of Introducing Vocabulary Mapping In Your Classroom
Vocabulary mapping offers students the opportunity to make connections between words, concepts, ideas, and illustrations to increase comprehension or check for understanding. Think about a concept map,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Math Olympics – Bring Excitement to Your Classroom
Every four years, we experience one of the most amazing and talented athletes of our country performing on the world stage in the Olympics. It is a truly beautiful event. The United States often wins...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Wordless Picture Book: Spark Storytelling & Narrative Writing
Using or creating a wordless picture book is ideal for building students’ storytelling skills, strengthening oral language, and practicing a variety of story structures (linear, circular, flashbacks,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Absolutely Fabulous Picture Books for the End of the School Year
The school year is quickly ending, and I can not believe how fast this year has gone! I love to share picture books with my students during the last few days because there are many good ones! Here are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Groundhog Day
Celebrating a rodent who can’t identify his shadow? Hi, it’s us. First grade students everywhere in the United States. We live for random, odd holidays and Groundhog Day is one of those. So, as a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Slow Motion Video in the Classroom
There is so much technology in the classroom now. I love to make sure I take advantage of it whenever I can. Science is one of those subjects my little learners absolutely love. Slow motion video makes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Count to 120 with Number Charts
Number charts serve as valuable tools for students, offering a visual guide that makes understanding numerical patterns easier. They enhance counting skills, boost mathematical fluency, and provide a...
View Article
