I want to share with you one of my favorite clean-up games of all times called "Magic Scrap." This is a quick way to get all hands on deck to tidy up your classroom desks and floors. How to play "Magic Scrap:" Simply walk around the classroom and identify a piece of scrap or trash that will be ... READ the POST
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Classroom Communication Tools (Freebies)
I love finding and implementing new classroom management strategies! Having anywhere from 20-36 students (depending on my grade level) made it necessary to have strong, positive communication tools in place, to help maximize every minute of instructional time. I want to share with you ... READ the POST
Winter Traditions in the Classroom
Celebrating winter traditions is not just fun for students, but it also serves as a valuable learning experience. Primary students love sharing about all the things they do with their families during the holidays and it always creates such fun classroom conversations. I want to share a 3-D Winter ... READ the POST
Literature Circles: Job Sheets and More!
Literature Circles roles, job sheets, rubrics, activities and more are all included in this Literature Circles Made Simple resource! Get literature circles up and running with ease in your 2nd-4th grade classroom! Many 5th grade teachers also use this resource for students that are new ... READ the POST
Literature Circles 101
Literature circles in the elementary classroom are one of my favorite ways to boost students' reading engagement and get them excited about reading! After successfully launching literature circles in my 4th grade classroom, I knew that when I moved down to 2nd grade, I had to find a way to make ... READ the POST
A-Z Pocket Chart Letter & Picture Cards
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
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
Silent Response Cards
Do you look for ways to increase your classroom participation? Do you have students that blurt out, or the same handful of students that tend to raise their hands and answer your questions over and over? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then I have the most amazing student-engagement ... 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
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
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
“Go Fish Pond” Class Library Idea
I love getting elementary students excited about reading! I know with our standard reading curriculum it's just not that easy to do, but that's where the magic of our classroom library comes in! I want to share with you a fun idea to help spark some reading excitement in your own classroom ... READ the POST
Movement Break Cards Brain Break | Mimic Me!
Mimic Me is a fun, interactive, movement activity or brain break, that students can play when they need a chance to get up out of their seats. This classroom management you activity can be played silently, or you can let the giggle fly! To play Mimic Me, the teacher displays a card and students ... READ the POST
Student Dictionary Spelling Dictionary Personal Dictionary Sight Words List
This personal Student Dictionary is a must-have tool for your elementary classroom! You can replace your word wall and give students access to over 300 words at their fingertips! Student Dictionary - This is a writer's workshop "must-have" tool! After spelling the same words for my students over ... READ the POST
Listening Skills & Following Directions
Teaching students to follow single-step and multi-step directions can feel like a daunting task! But teaching listening skills is so important in the elementary classroom. Did you know that 70-80% of our waking hours are spent in some form of communication? Of that, listening makes up about 45% of ... READ the POST
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