Using Math Journals K-3
I began using math journals as a part of my guided math rotations four years ago mid-year! It was such a great experience! I have shared in the past about how…
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I began using math journals as a part of my guided math rotations four years ago mid-year! It was such a great experience! I have shared in the past about how…
Recently, I released a new series of math supplements designed to engage students in mathematical thinking. First in the line of math supplements is number chats! What is the purpose of…
For the last couple of months, I have been adding to a growing third grade guided math bundle. Much like the kindergarten through second grade guided math series, this one…
December Lit Kit time is here! This all in one December literacy kit comes in three grade levels! The pictures in this post are a mixture of the three grade…
It’s time for students to travel the world and learn about different cultures, traditions, and customs- Holidays around the world! *This has been completely redesigned and updated with new countries,…
Guided Math Whether you are just thinking about getting it started, or in the full throes of guided math, finding support is essential! Throughout this school year, I have enjoyed…
This blog post is all about providing self-checking interactive math games for your math block! It’s not always easy finding the right apps or games to support your math instruction. I…
I absolutely LOVE teaching my kids about veterans and the sacrifices they make for our freedom. We have a large military population here in San Antonio. At my school, as…
Trick or treat…. I’ve got something sweet! When it is time to blog about each month’s lit kit, I get pretty excited! These units are PACKED with everything you need…
The thought of teaching writing to emerging readers can be daunting for new any teacher. Let’s face it, it’s not easy to teach Kindergarten and first grade students to…
It’s time to talk math centers for November! It’s officially Fall and not the crazy Fall of October where it is still HOT, but the real Fall! Thank goodness! This…
Teaching in October is TOUGH! The themes are wonderful, the interest is high, but teacher energy can be low while admin demands seem to be at a yearly high…
In a recent post, I shared my thoughts on teaching the ELA standards with seasonal themes. When it comes to math centers, including spiders, bats, and pumpkins is all it…
When it comes to teaching from the standards or a district scope and sequence, there’s no question that ELA (English Language Arts) has the LARGEST amount of skills and standards…
Everyone is a Scientist Teachers know that every child looks at the world with wonder and curiosity! Science is everywhere, and students are eager to understand the world around them!…
This post is an exploration into apple science, apple math, and apple writing! Grab your bag of apples and apple colored manipulatives! It’s time to get inspired! Having items ready…
Writing Mini-Lessons I bet we could agree that one of the most rewarding yet most difficult subjects to teach in primary grades is writing. Typically, primary age students love to share about…
Organization Every Summer for the last 19 years, I have organized and created lessons and activities for the new school year. In the last 10 years, this has been increasingly…
This summer has been a whirlwind of fun and excitement! I enjoyed spending time presenting in Oklahoma, Texas, and Orlando! In just one more day I will be off to Vegas…
Let’s take a peek into interactive math notebooks, or what I call math journals! In 2013, I implemented a math journal rotation in my first grade classroom. Implementing Math Journals…
Last Summer I wrote a blog post about how we introduce our students to the scientific process by allowing them to kick off the school year with watermelon science. It’s been on…
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