Are you teaching silent letters kn, wr, gn and mb? Silent letters words can be tricky for students but important for developing strong reading and spelling skills. And it’s no surprise that research shows explicit phonics instruction for the sounds that letters and letter combinations make is the best approach in teaching students about silentContinue reading “How to Teach Words with Silent Letters”
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How to Teach Adding and Subtracting with Decimals
This week I am introducing how to subtract and add decimals! We’ve spent quite a bit of time on decimal place value. Teaching elementary students to add and subtract decimals can be a challenge, but it’s an important skill for them to learn. In this blog post, I am sharing a few tips that mightContinue reading “How to Teach Adding and Subtracting with Decimals”
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 timelessContinue reading “How To Create A Rainbow Classroom Theme”
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 ofContinue reading “The Best Tips for Teaching Narrative Writing in Upper Elementary “
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 engagedContinue reading “7 Powerful Classroom Management Tips for Surviving Winter Holidays as a Teacher”
How to Help Your Students Solve Two Step Story Problems In Elementary Math
Word 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 in theContinue reading “How to Help Your Students Solve Two Step Story Problems In Elementary Math”
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!
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 willContinue reading “Setting Good Classroom Rules and Expectations- How To Make Meaningful Classroom Rules”
Teaching Line Plots in Math for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
If you are teaching graphing in math, I am sure you’re familiar with the struggle to find engaging and fun ways to help students read and create the dreaded line plot graph! It’s no secret that analyzing and interpreting data can be tricky for kids in 3rd, 4th & 5th grade. Line plots seem toContinue reading “Teaching Line Plots in Math for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade”
Amazing Writing Activities to Teach Writing in Elementary
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”