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Number Talks
I am thrilled to be sharing about my favorite subject to teach… MATH! If you’re just beginning Guided Math, fully implementing Guided Math, or simply thinking about diving into it, this series is for you! This month, I wanted to share with you something I’ve implemented in my classroom that
Transition Superstars
Do you ever feel like it takes your kids FIVE BILLION YEARS to clean up and transition to whatever is next on your agenda? This year, my class is having the hardest time! They’ve really been struggling with transitions when we’re cleaning up math and literacy centers. Usually we have
Easy Snowflake Ornaments
I always love getting creative with my students, and they LOVE making ornaments. This year, I wanted to make sure we made something that really showcased each child’s unique, creative personality. I’m just not a fan of the foam/sticker cookie cutter ornaments that all look the same. This year I
Math Essentials for Every Primary Classroom
When I was in undergrad, I was soooo nervous about teaching math. My oh my, how that’s changed. I would teach primary math all day if I could now. I absolutely LOVE it. There are a handful of tools that I’ve found super helpful when teaching math, so today I thought
Lazy Teacher Lunches
You know those adorable lunches you see all over Pinterest with the salad in the mason jars… yeah, that’s not me. I’m sorry, but I just don’t have the time for that. I can barely meal prep my own dinners, so planning ahead to take salad in a mason jar
Substitute Plans Made Easy!
Substitute Plans for busy teachers Writing substitute plans is one of my least favorite things to do. I hate waking up at 2am, feeling sick, and thinking please don’t let me be sick. I can’t write sub plans right now. Anybody else? It’s the WORST! Substitute Plans: An Inside Look
Strategies to Reduce Small Group Interruptions
Every year during back to school time I start to get a teensy bit nervous about all of the new little faces that will be coming and how all of their little personalities will play a part in our class family. And oh good gracious, I always stress about how in the
Apple Week
What’s better than just Apple Day… How about Apple WEEK?!?! This year I decided to go all out. I mean, why not? A few weeks before the big week, I sent out a list of items I needed in order to make dreams come true using my classroom Bloomz account.
Printing Posters & Mini-Posters At Home
Hey, hey! Today I wanted to share with you all a few at home printing tips for you to make your posters BIG and mini! With just a few clicks on Adobe Reader before you print, you can enlarge or make tiny anything you want! Now, obviously it would be
Back To School Must-Haves
I know, I know. It’s only the end of May… BUT! I wanted to share with you two of my FAVORITE editable resources that I customize over the summer so that’s it’s ready to go when August comes (and it always sneaks up on me). First up: Back To School
Teacher Resume Tips & Tricks
Last year I spent hours upon hours writing and designing the PERFECT resume for new teaching positions. My husband and I were moving, and I knew I needed to spruce up my resume to showcase who I am as an educator. I know that designing & writing your resume can
My Math Block in a 1st/2nd Split
I’ve had a few questions on how I manage a 1st/2nd split with math, and I thought I’d take a quick post to share with you! By no means do I have it all figured out… It’s taken A LOT of trial and error and conversations with my coworkers. I’m
