Saddle Up for 2nd Grade

The end of the school year is a chaotic blend of trying to finish your math curriculum, review skills from the year, and have fun with your students before school is out for the summer. It can seem impossible to get it all done. However, I’ve found a way to wrap up the school year with meaningful skill practice that also doubles as a special keepsake for your student...

Math centers are a bit of a buzzword in the elementary teacher world, but as a guided math instructional coach and current math intervention specialist, I can tell you, they are far more than just “buzz.” Math center activities are the key to creating independent learners, thinkers, and problem-solvers. They’re what allow you to spiral review important math s...

When December rolls around, parents enter into holiday shopping mode, which leads to the question, “what should we get your teacher for the holidays?” While some kids may say a puppy or a new car, we all know that holiday teacher gift ideas should be meaningful, from the heart, and realistic.

Trust me, as a teacher myself, I can tell you that you don’t hav...

If you’ve ever wanted to have a Holidays Around the World celebration in your classroom, but ditched the idea because it felt overwhelming to plan for, find activities for, and actually carry out, I feel you. Teachers always love the idea of it (and students do enjoy the activities), but the stress of putting it together and managing it can put a damper on i...