ABC letter and picture pocket chart cards can be used for so many different ABC review games and activities! Be sure to read my blog post on how you can use these cards to play "I Have Who Has" and "I Spy!" I have also included the word card for each picture if you want to use these for a "Write ... READ the POST
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Gingerbread Man Unit Comparing Stories Reading Gingerbread Writing Activities
This Gingerbread Unit is a complete gingerbread language arts unit (reading, grammar, writing & speaking skills fun) that is done for you! Gingerbread man writing and gingerbread house design are always two gingerbread activity highlights of the unit! This Gingerbread Unit will get ... READ the POST
Favorite Poetry Unit
Teaching poetry is so much fun and so easy to do when you have the necessary tools! I remember my first year teaching fourth grade, our writing curriculum had nothing for teaching poetry. Luckily, I have always loved to write, especially poems, so I developed my own Poetry Unit. It was incredible to ... READ the POST
Solve It Strips® Math Centers
Why Do Math Centers? Setting up math centers in your elementary classroom will allow you time to work with small groups of students. It also provides your students with engaging math practice. Using math centers is how I get students to practice math facts and build their fact fluency, as well as ... READ the POST
3 Reasons To Use Writer’s Workshop Folders
Writer's Workshop Folders are an incredibly valuable tool, especially in the elementary classroom! These folders are a must for your writing block and I want to share with you THREE reasons why every elementary student needs a Writer's Workshop Folder. Reason #1 The obvious reason, Writer's ... READ the POST
Writer’s Workshop Folders
Organizing Writer's Workshop in the elementary classroom can be simple if you have the right tools! Often, one of the hardest parts of writing workshop is helping students stay organized as they move a piece of writing through the entire writing process. That's what led me to create these awesome ... READ the POST
Writer’s Workshop Folder Set!
Writer's Workshop Folders are a must-have tool for every elementary classroom! These folders help teach students about the writing process, as well as keep them incredibly organized! Writer's Workshop Folders are ideal for grades 2-6 (but can also be used 7-12). WITH WRITER'S WORKSHOP FOLDERS ... READ the POST
Heart-Shaped Crayons
I wanted to share a simple recipe to make cute, heart-shaped crayons. These are perfect for the month of February, as they are a great, non-candy, Valentine gift for little friends. Here's how we made them: 1. Fill a large mixing bowl with warm (not hot) water, and pour in three 64 count ... READ the POST
Flip Sticks!
Flip Sticks are an amazing participation tool for calling on students at random! The idea of using name sticks is nothing new. In fact, this classroom management strategy has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, what I didn't learn until a few years into teaching, was how to keep track of ... READ the POST
Math Fact Practice Made Easy With Fact Flips
Math facts practice has always been a part of my daily math block! Elementary students need lots of practice mastering their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. I used to use math facts flashcards, but after years of finding long-lost flashcards on the floor, missing from who ... READ the POST
5 Fun Ways to Practice Math Facts!
Math facts practice can be fun and engaging in the elementary classroom if you have the right tools! I want to share with you five fun math fact fluency activities and games that can be used with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. Here they are... 1. Class Vs. Teacher Class ... READ the POST
Math Facts Practice with Fact Flips
Math fact fluency practice is vital, whether it's for addition facts, subtraction facts, multiplication facts or division facts! Math facts practice is necessary for students to quickly recall various facts. I am so excited to share with you a math tool that has completely simplified math fact ... READ the POST
First Grade Sight Words Activities | Sight Word Activity Strips
Sight Word Activity Strips are a FUN and FUNCTIONAL way for students to practice sight words! STUDENTS CAN USE THESE FUN STRIPS FOR... Sight word introduction Sight word practice Small group word work Independent literacy center Morning work Sight word homework Students add ... READ the POST
PUNCH IT!
I am so excited to share this FUN and MOTIVATIONAL classroom management tools/incentive board...PUNCH IT! This board is super easy to make, only requiring a few tools. How it works is students earn letters (one letter at a time) on the whiteboard every time the class is working well as a whole. For ... READ the POST