I love teaching writing! It’s my favorite thing. I love watching students light up with ideas as they write in my class. I love having students leave my room confident in their ability to write and embrace the process. But, let’s be honest here. It takes some kids a long time to get confident aboutContinue reading “Amazing Writing Activities to Teach Writing in Elementary”
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4 of My Favorite Math Activities for Test Prep
Is it just me, or are you finding it harder and harder to keep your students’ motivated in class this school year? I am knee deep in our end of the year test prep and I feel like I have to put on a full-on performance to keep the kids’ attention. I have done virtualContinue reading “4 of My Favorite Math Activities for Test Prep”
Classroom Tips & Ideas for Digital Escape Rooms
Have you tried digital escape rooms in your classroom yet? There’s a good reason they are a big hit with students and teachers! These learning activities will have your students collaborating and using critical thinking skills as one team to get through each of the puzzles, activities, games or rooms. Student engagement is through theContinue reading “Classroom Tips & Ideas for Digital Escape Rooms”
How I Teach and Assess Reading Fluency for BIG KIDS in Upper Elementary
As a teacher, my ultimate goal for students is to enjoy reading and feel confident picking out books to read in their free time. There are many elements to growing successful independent readers, but oral reading fluency is SO IMPORTANT for so many reasons! In this blog post, I will share with you how IContinue reading “How I Teach and Assess Reading Fluency for BIG KIDS in Upper Elementary”