marching through a primary world
Last week we chatted all about BAT WEEK, so I figured it was only fitting to follow-up with some ideas for Spider Week! As I’ve said before, teaching foundational concepts and skills using these two creatures as the thematic vehicle for instruction is so very fitting for this time of the year. Especially on campuses where any talk of Halloween… Read More
Earlier this afternoon I posted this picture on Instagram…. I received a few messages after posting regaring the containers I used for organization, so I thought I’d take a minute to break it all down in case anyone else is curious, too! Storage containers, Sterilite drawers, and clear shoe organizers!!! Affordable and efficient!!! I absolutely love the clear shoe organizer… Read More
It’s about that time of the year….for us anyway…to introduce & reinforce 2D & 3D shapes (concepts and ideas). Does that hold true for you, too? Shape identification and geometrical language are always among my favorite concepts/skills to teach. Hands-on and engaging and so many connections to the real world! And for our kids, shapes are tangible. They can feel… Read More
Happy Saturday! I know this is going to sound cliche and all, but seriously….where did the summer go?! August is only a couple of days away and most of my teacher friends are starting school either this coming week or the next. Oh summer…we loved you so!!!! Now it’s upward and onward and we’re getting ready to embark on a… Read More
Believe it or not, Easter is right around the corner! I’m not sure why I thought we had more time, but just in case you missed the memo too, we don’t. We don’t have much time at all. This SUnday to be exact! I’m in the process of helping the Easter Bunny gather lots of fun treats for the boys…. Read More
If you’re reading that title and thinking I’m crazy, let me explain. Both the number line and the 120 chart are important tools for our kids to use. They are equally important and make wonderful resources for our kids to use when problem solving, counting, etc. I think it’s extremely important to equip our kids with the tools necessary to… Read More
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Tomorrow is the ONE DAY Teachers Pay Teachers SITEWIDE BONUS SALE!🙌. 25% off of everything in my shop using the code BTSBONUS19 at checkout.
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Starting the year off right with science just got a whole lot easier! Four weeks worth of cross-curricular lesson plans are HERE ---> bit.ly/scienceofaugust