Everything You Need for Back to School
With back to school right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about everything you need for back to school! And while we all know that this time of…
Meet the Teacher Night Made Easy!
I'm trying hard to NOT be in denial that it is August. I'm not actually sure where the summer went. But here we are and back to school season is…
Best Back to School Picture Books for 5th Grade
Sometimes it seems like fifth graders are getting too big for some of the tried and true classroom strategies - but I'm here to say that they aren't! They love…
A Fantastic First Day of School Activity: Collaborative Poster
Like it or not, August is here and school is around the corner. You might be asking yourself, "What activities should I do in the first week of school???" After…
5 Helpful Activities for Creating a Positive Classroom Community
Getting back to school is an adjustment. This year, it might be even tougher to get back into the swing of school. AND, kids will need a lot of support…
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.…