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
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
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
How many of y’all felt a little shift in the weather this past weekend?! I woke up to a beautifully crisp (what felt like Fall) day and it progressively got hotter as the weekend went on. As they say here in Texas, “if you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes.” With the change of seasons impending, I couldn’t… Read More
With the start of the school year rapidly approaching, I thought it would be the perfect time to talk to y’all all about how I set up my math centers. This seems to be a frequent question I’m asked. Let me just tell y’all that by NO means do I think I have it all figured out. I just… Read More
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#WhyITeach: because everyone deserves to be called by name, says educator Justin Tarte.
How cool is this?!?!
This is amazing. "The only thing I love about state testing? My Smarty Pants! Each year every student in my class signs them and I wear them on testing days. My previous students love seeing their n...
Such a great idea!!!!!
Anyone struggling with missing pencils? Try this out! Each students gets 4 pencils to keep inside of his/her toothbrush holder. Give kids a small incentive on Friday if all 4 pencils remain for the...
Time for another Saturday Share! Currently, I’m reading Disrupting Thinking (for PD) and for fun I’m reading Originals by Adam Grant and wanting to start The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf. What about you?!