Like many other teachers, I am addicted to collecting beautiful anchor charts on Pinterest. When I collect these, I know very well I cannot possibly recreate them. I am not an artist...I am a
How to Make Guided Reading Stress-Free
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. Low-maintenance describes me as a teacher. I am always striving to find the simplest, yet the most effective way to accomplish my goals for my classroom.
Two Ways to Eliminate Test Prep
I know what you're thinking! Preparing for those state standardized tests is not a FUN task! Test prep can take over our teacher worlds if we allow it to. Years ago, I used to spend a good two to
Using Quotes in the Classroom
I am always trying to find ways to get my students to "think deeply" about the world around them. Getting students to do this can be quite a task for some, yet I have found that something
Using “Fun Facts” to Promote Non-Fiction Reading!
I'm always looking for ways to promote my students to read more Non-Fiction texts. One fun way I've accomplished this in my classroom is by having "Fun Fact Friday!" Throughout the week, I encourage
Paragraph of the Week: Improve Student Writing
When teaching math, we teach our students new skills, give them practice opportunities in class, and send them home with even more practice for homework. This makes me wonder...."Why don't we do the
A Classroom Economy Reward System
I am a very low maintenance teacher (and proud of it). I am a big believer in time management, and only spending my time on things that are going to positively effect my students' learning.
Spiral Math Homework to Reinforce Standards
Early on in my teaching career, I began to hear about spiral math homework. Of course, being the person I am (always looking for something better) I had to look into this spiral math homework. I
Beginning of Year Activity: Student Selfies
I wanted to share this great activity I have been doing for years at the very beginning of each year. It is a Self-Portrait activity where students get to draw themselves, compare themselves with
How to Teach the Standards through Social Studies Inquiry Circles
Over the past few years, I have been incorporating inquiry circles into my classroom through Social Studies and Science. Inquiry circles are a lot like most research projects. I would say the main
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