Elementary school students everywhere are gearing up for state tests. These tests can be nerve-wracking, especially if you don’t know how to take them properly. In this blog post, I will teach your kids some test taking strategies that will help them ace these exams! I will cover how to
Whether you’re preparing for the big test or just want some extra practice, there are ways of creating your own reading comprehension tests. I’m going to show how in six easy steps! Step 1: Choose a grade-appropriate reading passage. It is always tough to find reading passages. There are some
The Gingerbread Man books are classic Christmas stories that students of all ages enjoy. Not only are the stories fun, but there are also many activities and books teachers can use to bring the Gingerbread Man to life in their classrooms. In this blog post, I will list 10 Gingerbread
As an elementary teacher, it is important to create reading lesson plans that engage your students. Not only will this help them learn and retain the material, but it will also keep them interested in the subject. In this blog post, we will discuss five steps to make reading lesson
It’s back to school time! Are you looking for some great Back to School Read Aloud books to read to your students at the beginning of the year? Check out my list of five favorite back to school read alouds. These picture books are sure to get your students excited
Do you want to make your reading stations more fun for your students? Do you want to help them learn new vocabulary words in a way that is engaging and exciting? If so, then you need to check out this guide on how to make vocabulary activities fun! In this
Do you need help with knowing what to do with your fluent readers in small groups? I know I struggled for many years with what to do with these kids. They are good readers and do well with decoding strategies, but they still need help with comprehension skills. I’m going
Do you struggle with teaching vocabulary to your kids? We are always looking into new strategies for teaching vocabulary skills to our students. Kids struggling with vocabulary seems to be an ongoing problem. Vocabulary isn’t a lesson you teach only once, but it is something you spiral throughout the year.
When most of us became teachers, we never knew we would be teaching online from our homes. It is definitely challenging online teaching. I want to share with you 7 tips for teaching online that is going to save your sanity! Have a Schedule When teaching online it is necessary
Are you looking for something new and different for your classroom theme? How about an Industrial Classroom Theme. I have some easy and inexpensive ways you can transform your classroom into the Industrial Chic room you have always wanted. Lets Go Shopping We all love shopping but when we are
Now, let’s go over some important strategies for teachers to deal with self-doubt when it happens. As teachers, we deal with self doubt daily. Be assured that even the most successful teacher works to overcome self-doubt at times. Feeling self-doubt is not the problem. Letting self-doubt control you, make your
Everybody is in love with the Pineapple decor these days. Everywhere we shop you see pineapples. How about bringing that Pineapple theme into your classroom? I’m going to share with you some ways you can have a Pineapple Themed Classroom. 1. Pineapple Classroom Theme decor We all need a calendar,
I create activities for teachers so you don’t have to spend your precious time doing it all yourself and you can get back your evenings and weekends for your family.
