As the last weeks of school approach, some teachers are searching for the perfect end of the year student gift idea. One affordable and simple option that students appreciate is personalized...
Create Your Own Board Game: A Fun End of the Year Activity
As the school year winds down, many teachers are looking for creative and engaging activities to keep their students motivated and learning until the very end. One activity that is sure to get your...
3 Fun Ways to Practice Fractions
Are you struggling to help your students develop a better understanding of fractions? Math doesn't need to be boring – there are plenty of creative and fun ways to study fractions. Here are three...
3 Strategies to Make Student Led Conferences Work for You
Student-led conferences are a fantastic way for students to take ownership of their learning and for teachers to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their student's abilities and progress....
The Power of Classroom Hand Signals
How do you handle the student who always has a comment during your lessons? What about the student who has to go to the bathroom ten times during testing? Classroom hand signals saved my sanity, no...
5 Tips That Will Increase Teacher Productivity at School
Have you ever been the last one in the parking lot at school? If not, high five to YOU for mastering your teacher productivity! I have been the last car more times than I want to admit. Honestly,...
Back to School Made Easy with Forms, Checklists, and Printables
Getting ready for a new school year can be stressful. Meetings, planning, professional development, classroom setup - the list goes on. One way to make things a little less hectic is to use forms...
How to Customize and Set Up the Perfect DIY Teacher Planner
Many teacher planners available on the market are quite expensive and not customizable. If you want a lesson planner that is tailored specifically to your needs, then you may want to consider...
20 Biome Research Websites for Students
Give your students a head start on their collaborative science projects with these student-friendly biome research websites! Biome Research Projects As a culminating project for my students, I had...
How Using Positive Notes for Students Made Me a Better Teacher
It’s far too easy to get stuck in a funk mindset where the smallest things can irritate you. By mid-year, I’d start to feel that little nag in the back of my mind that would start focusing on the...
The Best Math Review That Won’t Take Hours to Prep
The best math review doesn't take hours to prep. Plus, it's fun and collaborative for your students. They review, learn, and have a little competitive fun in the process. End of grade test review...
How to Use Boom Cards in Upper Elementary
Are you ready to get started with Boom Cards? Let's go! Getting started with Boom Learning is easy and free! I will help you set up your classroom on Boom Learning and show you how to use Boom Cards...