Here is my latest love – a “Spelling Sandbox”!! This spelling sandbox can improve spelling study skills for students. They’ll be having so much fun, they’ll forget that they’re studying spelling words. Once upon a time, I saw and loved (and used successfully!) this idea from Pinterest. The original Pin
Magnetic tape is so useful in the classroom. Here’s my favorite way to use it! I’ve been doing this for years, but maybe someone out there hasn’t heard of it yet. Magnetic Tape! It’s MAGIC for teachers! You’ve probably seen the rolls of self-adhesive magnetic tape – like this one from Amazon. (I
Welcome! I’ve been relaxing and spending WAY too much time on Pinterest lately (pinning delicious looking foods and recipes that I will never really make . . . ) I also spend quite a bit of time looking at school stuff. Here are a few pics and pins that really
Learn the best way to teach multi-digit multiplication and long division. This differentiated strategy helps 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and special education students. If you’re looking for the best strategies for teaching multi-digit multiplication and long division, you’ve found a great place to start. These are the easiest methods for
Low-cost end of the school year class party ideas for teachers, including a student award ceremony with student award certificates and donut banquet. Fun and inexpensive celebration. Planning a fun end-of-the-year party for students doesn’t have to be a pain. And it doesn’t have to be expensive. I’m kinda known
Quick pics to show off what we were working on during the last week of April, and also to show you that I truly do use my own products in my classroom. Prompt cards, calendar, and rubrics – make your life easier! These pics are from my Journal Writing –
Wanted to show you what’s been going on in my classroom lately. I was thrilled when my co-worker who has been using my Quick Writes Daily Journal Writing since January told me that she’s thrilled with the improvement her students have made! I’m also thrilled with the amount and quality
This common noun and proper noun FREEBIE is great for getting to know students and teachers for back-to-school, state test review, or pretty much anytime. I’ve used this quick worksheet for getting to know students as we return to school in the fall and I’ve used it in the days
