Building Student Confidence In Math
Every August, I take a poll in my 5th grade classroom. Everyone gets to vote for their favorite subject. Each year, hands wave for reading, science, writing and social studies.…
Every August, I take a poll in my 5th grade classroom. Everyone gets to vote for their favorite subject. Each year, hands wave for reading, science, writing and social studies.…
One of the best things about 5th graders is their ability to adapt to a new situation and make it theirs in a heartbeat. AND I love using that to…
I am not a huge fan of Field Day. There. I said it. I know I'm probably in the minority here, but it is not one of my favorite days.…
If you know me, you know that a good sort is one of my favorite instructional strategies. I actually think my grade level colleagues get sick of me saying, "Let's…
Whether you are a teacher, parent, or student, Christmas can be a tough time of year when you are looking for that perfect gift. Here are a few fun ideas…
Has this ever happened to you?You teach a lesson, let's say, about adding fractions. As you're walking around the classroom, lots of kids have correct answers - even a few…