Hello and welcome to the WEIRDEST SCHOOL YEAR OF YOUR CAREER. While last year ended with quite an unexpected twist, not something anyone could have predicted, we were definitely running in emergency mode, boots on the ground, working hard in overdrive to get kids what they needed to learn remotely ... read more
Animal STEAM Activity for Kids
Last week I shared 5 ways that hoopla digital makes lesson planning for STEAM so much easier. If you missed that post, I highly recommend reading it FIRST, then returning to this post. Don't worry - I linked this post for you at the end of the previous post so you can find your way back! Now ... read more
Thankful for Math Games
What does your classroom look like during your math block? No, really. Stop and think about it for a moment. Are your children quietly working on a printable worksheet or consumable workbook? Do they get excited for math, or are they just going with the flow? I'll share that in my classroom ... read more
When it’s OK for Math to be a Little Scary
Is it ever OK for math to be a little scary? I say yes. While spooky may be a better word for what I'm sharing today, math centers don't have to be scary. Yes, it is possible to have math centers early in the year and be successful (and it doesn't even have to be a scary process)! It's ... read more
Monday Motivation: Making Recycled Paper
Happy Monday! I always say that October is absolutely my favorite month of the year, but for some reason it seems to be the busiest as a teacher. Maybe it's the first round of report cards/development records, parent conferences, or a host of other things. It's likely the combination ... read more
