The end of the school year is my FAVORITE time of the year! Not just because "it's the end of the school year", or summer fun is so close. I love this time of year because it is a very satisfying
An Effective Classroom Morning Routine
Starting your instructional day on the right foot is not as easy as you think. Morning routines in the classroom are a critical part of getting students focused and ready to learn for the day. Having
How to Teach Paragraph Writing: Paragraph Structure
Teaching paragraph writing is critical! I remember a moment in my 5th-grade classroom. I was teaching my students about informational writing. We were going through a lesson about adding voice and
4 Steps for Teaching Figurative Language
Figurative language is one of my favorite topics to teach! It's one of those units that pushes students to dive deep and use their analytical thinking skills. While I may love teaching this topic, I
Guided Reading: Reading Strategy Groups
Reading strategy groups are a highly effective way of grouping your students during Guided Reading. Instead of grouping students by ability, you are simply grouping students based on the strategy
Standardized Testing: Test-Prep Strategies
Test prep does not need to be like this! Last-minute cramming, piles of review packets, tons of practice tests....sound familiar? Preparing for standardized tests is something we all must face in
10 Time Management Tips for Teachers
The number one complaint all teachers have is “There just isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done.” Time management is a struggle for everyone. While we cannot add more hours to our days,
Tips for Grammar Practice in the Classroom
Grammar practice is one of those things most teachers just don't have time for. Our intentions are pure, but our schedule is packed. Teaching and practicing grammar standards always seem to take a
Digital Math Spiral Review for Google Forms
I LOVE using spiral math review with my students to help them practice and retain what I've taught them! I like to think of my daily spiral reviews as my secret ingredient for why my students perform
5 Ways to Increase Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is a phrase you think about daily in the classroom. It may seem like you are stuck doing the same thing repeatedly. Your students read a text and answer questions to check their
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