Guided Math is one of my favorite times of the school day! Working with students in a small group can be so beneficial. Today I'm sharing some of my favorite resources for teaching guided math. Manipulatives and Other Materials At the top of mind for resources for teaching Guided Math, you … [Read more...] about Must-Have Resources for Teaching Guided Math In Grades 1-5
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Stop Giving Teachers Mugs! -20 Teacher Appreciation Gifts Teachers Actually Love
Stop giving teachers coffee mugs!! I kid of course. Teachers are selfless and gracious and any teacher appreciation gifts they are given by a child or family means so much to them. Teachers don’t expect gifts and don’t *need* them either. However, it’s so nice to be appreciated. The … [Read more...] about Stop Giving Teachers Mugs! -20 Teacher Appreciation Gifts Teachers Actually Love
4 Spring Read Alouds for Lower Elementary
There is something about the change from winter to spring that is different from other seasonal transitions! Flowers blooming, gardens growing, and sunshine aplenty bring with it a vibrancy that is beautiful to behold. We can share this beauty with our students by reading books about spring and … [Read more...] about 4 Spring Read Alouds for Lower Elementary
4 Spring Read Alouds for Upper Elementary
There is something about the change from winter to spring that is different than the other seasonal transitions. Flowers blooming, gardens growing, and sunshine aplenty bring with it a vibrancy that is beautiful to behold. We can share this beauty with our students by reading books about spring … [Read more...] about 4 Spring Read Alouds for Upper Elementary
Easy Ways to Introduce Opinion Writing
It sounds simple and straightforward, but the easiest way to begin an opinion writing unit is to teach your students to have opinions! There are several fun ways to teach your students to have opinions. Incorporate Math Graphing is a perfect skill to integrate with your writing standards. … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Introduce Opinion Writing
Class Graphing Activities
Graphing is a fun skill to work on because it allows many opportunities for student engagement. Students love collecting data and creating line plots, bar graphs, and picture graphs. Using Outside Time: For line plots you can have students do jumps outside and then measure the jumps. … [Read more...] about Class Graphing Activities
