Show Don’t Tell in Writing Plus Free Writing Anchor Charts
Teaching writing in elementary is pretty complex because there are so many strategies to teach! My students often struggle with writing boring sentences. So I really focus my energy on mini lessons to help them make their writing more interesting. Today on the blog let’s talk about how to teach students the writing strategy Show […]
Surprising Ways Calendar Math Routine is Important
I think we can all agree that having a morning routine in our classroom is a perfect way to begin the day in elementary. My morning routine always begins with our calendar bulletin board for calendar math! I have to tell you, I never expected calendar time to be one of my favorite times of […]
How To Create A Rainbow Classroom Theme
Rainbow Classroom Theme: The Perfect Way To Add Color and Joy to Your Teaching Space! If you’re looking for a fun classroom theme idea for 2023, keep reading! Decorating a classroom with a rainbow theme can be a fun and easy way to create a bright and cheerful atmosphere. Rainbow classroom decor is truly timeless […]
The Best Tips for Teaching Narrative Writing in Upper Elementary
Teaching writing can be overwhelming! Narrative writing is an important skill that can be difficult for upper elementary students to master. Storytelling comes naturally to some of our students, but some of our students find narrative writing and storytelling very difficult. But with the right strategies and a little creativity, you can help all of […]
7 Powerful Classroom Management Tips for Surviving Winter Holidays as a Teacher
The few weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter break are always CrAzY in elementary classrooms. Am I right?!? And as soon as the calendar flips to December, teachers know it’s next to impossible to get your students to focus in class! How can I keep my students learning during the winter holidays? What keeps students engaged […]
How to Help Your Students Solve Two Step Story Problems In Elementary Math
Two step story problems can be so tricky to master, but they are so important. In fact, they are honestly they are probably the most real world math problems your students will encounter in school. Now add in multiple steps and you’ve just created a kids worst nightmare! Many students just look for the numbers […]
How To Teach Dialogue Punctuation in Writing
How to teach punctuating dialogue to students with examples and anchor charts! Simply explain the rules of dialogue and quotation marks to your students with a little help from this blog post!
The 5 Best Tips & Tricks For Printable Classroom Decor
Printable classroom decor is so popular for many reasons. Its editable so you can customize it to meet your needs for your classroom from year to year. You can create exactly what you need. And you can find some pretty amazing designs and classroom themes to bring your dream classroom to life! However sometimes teachers […]
Setting Good Classroom Rules and Expectations- How To Make Meaningful Classroom Rules
Setting good classroom rules and expectations is one of the most important objectives in elementary school. Rules are different from classroom routines and procedures. Classroom rules define what will and will not be taking place in your learning space. Coming up with the perfect set of rules can be a challenge! This blog post will […]
The Best Boho Classroom Decor Ideas for Back To School
Are you doing neutral boho classroom decor this year? This beautiful classroom theme is so popular for back to school classroom decor 2022! I have fallen hard for these soft neutral colors and this modern boho theme with geometrical shapes, earthy colors, and natural textures. Boho classroom decorations are not distracting and gender neutral. The […]
