When it comes to math stations in the classroom, you want to get the most bang for your buck. You definitely don’t want to put in the time and energy for little return. Centers are a great way for students to practice skills that you are working on in the classroom as well as spiral […]
Family Ornament Tradition 2021
Family Christmas traditions are one of my favorite things. We have several traditions that we are obsessed with, including our family ornament tradition! This tradition serves a few purposes. We are collecting ornaments that represent precious memories from the year and building a collection of ornaments that the kids can have when they are grown. […]
Winter Picture Books and Activities for the Classroom
Do your students see snow every year? We may not be able to rely on a white winter here in Texas, but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying all things snow-related in the classroom. Today I’m going to share my favorite snowy picture books as well as several reading activities that you can do with […]
Handmade Christmas Ornaments
During the holiday season I love sharing family traditions, classroom activities, and all things Christmas. Today I want to share a sweet and sentimental ornament idea with you. These picture perfect ornaments are a great way to treasure special moments with your friends, family, or students. Typically I share student-made and kid-friendly ornaments with you. […]
Subtraction with Regrouping Tips and Tricks
A couple of weeks ago I shared some tips and tricks for 2 Digit Addition with Regrouping. Today I want to break down what has worked best for me when teaching subtraction with regrouping to 2nd graders. Many of my same methods still apply, but I hope you will still find this helpful! Click HERE […]
Turkey Activities for the Classroom
Happy November, teacher friends! It’s time to talk ALL THINGS TURKEY! And it just so happens that when it comes to TURKEY TIME, I’ve got a lot of free classroom resources for you. Let’s look at five of my favorite turkey activities. I’ll also share a round-up of my favorite turkey books that I’ve collected […]