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
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
Student Behavior Intervention is all about understanding WHY students are misbehaving and what you can do about it. Isn’t it amazing how one student can TOTALLY turn your behavior plan and classroom management on its head?!?! Sometimes students who move in mid-year can somehow manage to turn even the most
Your class (and you!) will LOVE this positive, motivating, and incredibly easy to implement behavior management strategy! It’s perfect for improving behavior in short term situations.
