Organizing Math Centers
I know the summer months are all about taking a break, but one thing I love about summer is getting organized! Ā This video is all about organizing math centers forĀ guided…
The Rise and Shine Binder
The rise and shine binder has been completely updated. Ā It’s release was 2013 so it was time for some TLC for sure! Ā This binder has served as an engaging and…
Math Centers For First Grade
I don’t know about you, but my FAVORITE time of the day has always been math centers! Ā I just love the ability to let students take charge of their place,…
Memory Keepsake Book Freebie
The end of year frenzy is on the horizon. Ā Students have heaps of treasured accomplishments and memories all threatening to make you come undone in a matter of weeks. Ā You…
Second Grade Math Journal
Hello out there! Ā I have been working with schools to help put guided math into action these last two weeks! Ā What a blast! Teachers came to small group with me…
Standards-Based Snake Safari
A few years ago I came across these plastic snakes in the discount bin at the local store.Ā (I see them put out now every year at many different stores during…
Multiplication and Division Situations
This is a breakdown of unit 9, multiplication and division, Ā in the second grade guided math series! Ā Whether you teach second grade or not, I think this post will help…
Insect Science Activities
Join me for an exploration of insect science resources on the blog today! Ā You’ll find great read aloud titles, videos, songs, and hands on activities for your entomologists! Ā First,…
Literacy and Math Picnic in the Classroom
Ā When spring fever hits, I like to bring out what I secretly call “Disneyland Centers” Ā I amp up the fun and keep my students engaged and excited about learning! Ā StudentsĀ won’t…
The Writing Center
Do you have a writing center in your room? Ā Is it used during guided reading? Ā Is it used during writer’s workshop? Ā Over the last few years, I had a writing…
April Math
It’s time for April Ā math centers, journals and printables! Ā It’s standards based but full of novelty to make those spring fever days more engaging!Ā A whole new batch of printables,…
Resources to Teach Guided Math
This post is going to be heavy in product just because I want to answer and clarify how my guided math resources work together for guided math! Ā And while we…
Looking for a Leprechaun!
A few years ago I created a fun little leprechaun hunt to mimic what we would do each year in our classroom. Ā It was in desperate need of a makeover!…
Magnets, Force, and Motion
It’s time to teach magnets, force, and motion! Ā Keep your hands-on science experiments in this keepsake bar magnet science book, or add them to your science notebook! The goal for…
Guided Math- Number Sense to 1200 (and beyond)
AĀ HUGE part of primary grades math is number sense and number relationships. Ā Seems easy enough. Ā I mean we’ve been doing this since day one right? Ā I decided to really…
Animal Research Creating an eBook
In my last post on living things, I shared a few activities that helped students begin researching in an interactive fun way. Ā Today, I want to take that topic of…
Activities to Teach Living Things
In a world where we like forĀ our non-living things to act like living things, it can be tough for our students to distinguish between the two! Ā We talk to our…
March Math Centers and More!
If you ask our students what their favorite time of the day is, many times they will say math centers! Ā Frankly, it’s up there for me in best time of…
Teaching Word Families
Teaching word families is a wonderful way to help students recognize patterns in the written language while simultaneously becoming better readers! Ā In our room we focused on different spelling…
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