Do you use music in your classroom? I absolutely LOVE using music! I think it can help keep students focused and relaxed while working, I also think it’s great for…
I’ve decided to focus this post on a topic that is extremely difficult for our 3rd-grade babies to understand… FRACTIONS! Besides elapsed time, year after year I find my students…
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week… Woot Woot!!!! Set off the fireworks and send in the band it’s time to celebrate ALL that we do… This is OUR week to celebrate! To…
Just recently I discovered a GREAT tool for teachers called LearnZillion. And after using it in my classroom with my own 3rd graders, I knew I just had to share…
For the past month we’ve been in Testing Mode at our school. That means, we have a modified schedule for lunch, PE, AND Special Areas. In addition to that, we’ve…
Are you all set for your Earth Day celebration… or are you like me (on most years) and forget about it until the last minute. It’s sad but true Earth…
When I first started teaching, 17 years ago, I remember sitting in front of my computer searching for teaching tips specifically geared for 3rd grade. I hoped to find another…
Words alone cannot describe what I’m feeling right now so maybe this might help… I am in utter disbelief to see my name and Genre Poster Pack on TPT’s Facebook…
I have GOOD news and BAD news to share tonight! I usually like to start with the bad so that I can end on a high note, so I’ll do…
Basketball anyone? Apparently March madness is officially upon us! I’ll admit, I’m not exactly a huge basketball fan! Heck I’m not even a small basketball fan…. But given the chance…