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
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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
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
Poetry Writing in Three Easy Steps!
Poetry Month is right around the corner and poetry writing is THE ONE WRITING UNIT that I look forward to year after year in elementary! Introducing students to poetry writing is so much fun! However, I know it can be a bit daunting if you don't love to teach writing, or aren't given the ... READ the POST
How to Teach Poetry Writing in Elementary
Poetry Writing is my favorite writing unit of the year! Teaching elementary students how to write poems is simple with the 1-2-3 format that I share below. The best thing about this Poetry Unit is that it helps students grow in their confidence as writers. Even my most reluctant writers say this ... READ the POST
Synonym Bingo Bundle!
Yay! Let’s play Bingo! This Synonym Bingo Bundle makes teaching/reviewing synonyms FUN for students! What’s unique about this Bingo set, is that the teacher calls out a word and students have to find the matching synonym on their Bingo board….so it’s not a traditional “say and cover” Bingo. Students ... READ the POST
Synonym Bingo Level Three
Yay! Let’s play Bingo! Synonym Bingo makes teaching/reviewing advanced synonyms FUN for students! What’s unique about this Bingo set, is that the teacher calls out a word and students have to find the matching synonym on their Bingo board….so it’s not a traditional “say and cover” Bingo. Students ... READ the POST
Adjectives Bingo: Bundle Set!
This Adjective Bingo set makes learning/review adjectives FUN! You can use this Adjective Bingo as a whole-class activity or as a small group literacy center. There are three different levels of adjectives in this set (level 1, level 2, and level 3) which can be used in grades 1-6, and different ... 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
Spelling Activities: Setting Up a Spelling Center
Spelling centers are such a fun way to incorporate spelling activities that reinforce the weekly vocabulary and spelling words that students are learning! I must admit, spelling was not always a highlight in my classroom. In fact, I remember my first year of teaching, we had the standard spelling ... READ the POST
Alphabet Games and Centers
I love teaching the alphabet because the possibilities are endless for ways to introduce and review all of the letters. In fact, I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to Learning ABCs, full of ... READ the POST