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
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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
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
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
CVC Stick Words
CVC Stick Words are a fun, hands-on way for students to build confidence in reading, spelling and writing CVC words.This activity is a perfect "warm-up" for a small guided reading group or as a literacy center in the classroom. Students manipulate five popsicle sticks (with the vowels written on ... READ the POST
Digraph Stick Words
DIGRAPH Stick Words are a fun, hands-on way for students to build confidence in reading, spelling and writing digraph words.This activity is a perfect "warm-up" for a small guided reading group or as a literacy center in the classroom. Students manipulate five popsicle sticks (with the digraphs ... 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
Candy Corn Place Value
I LOVE teaching place value to second graders in October! It gives me an excuse to pull out some mini bags of Candy Corn and make math even more engaging! We spend a lot of time reviewing numbers to 100 and to 1,000 in standard form, expanded form, numbers in sequence and word form. So I made a fun ... READ the POST
Sight Word Activity Books!
My four-year-old is really excited about reading...yippee! I was having a hard time finding a set of emergent reader sight words books, so I decided to create my own. Each Sight Word Activity Book focuses on one sight word at a time. Every page has a predictable phrase, so beginning ... READ the POST
Fables Unit: Teaching Tools and Activity Pack!
This Fable Tools and Activity Pack is the perfect companion to any fable unit, grades 2-3! Make fables fun by using these additional teaching tools, activities, and games during your fable unit! Included in this file: Fable Vocabulary Anchor Charts: Designed for display Two Fable Graphic ... READ the POST
Literature Circles FREEBIE SET!
This freebie comes from my Literature Circles: Job Sheets and More pack! Included in this freebie are two versions of my "Lit. Messages" which students use during reading. They are short-hand messages similar to text messages. Students jot down their message on a post-it and stick it on the ... READ the POST
Candy Corn Place Value Solve & Cover Freebie!
Place value is one of my favorite math units to teach in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade! There are so many fun, hands-on activities that you can do to teach the various place value skills and it's important to spiral review this skills throughout the year. Solve It Strips® and Math Tiles are few of my ... READ the POST
Multi Digit Multiplication 2 Digit by 2 Digit | Solve It Strips®
Multi-digit multiplication practice, which includes 2 digits by 2 digits, 2 digit by 1 digit, 3 digits by 1 digit, and 4 digits by 1 digit! Solve It Strips® are a FUN, hands-on, NO PREP, math extension activity that keeps students engaged! WHY USE SOLVE IT STRIPS®? Perfect early-finisher ... READ the POST
Counting Coins Activities
Counting money is such a fun skill to practice. I love all the great ideas out there on Pinterest and I'm always amazed at how excited students get when real money is involved. Here are a few ideas that can easily be mixed into your math centers for some counting money fun. I love the "Counting ... READ the POST
Multiply Whole Numbers | Multiplication Activities | Solve It Strips®
Multiplying whole numbers is fun with these multiplication activities that help students practice multiplication facts! Solve It Strips® are a FUN, hands-on, NO PREP, math extension activity that keeps students engaged! WHY USE SOLVE IT STRIPS®? Perfect early-finisher activity! ... READ the POST