Change is inevitable in education. However, it often seems the changes we want are slow to come and the changes we can do without are numerous and frequent. Am I right? If you're a teacher in New York State you're probably aware of the changes being made to our learning … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Engage Students in the Narrative Writing Process
Graphic Organizers Narrative writing is probably the most fun we have in fifth grade ELA class! Not surprising, right? Kids love to write stories and they are full of imaginative ideas just waiting to take flight. Well, some kids are and some need a nudge, or two. All About My … [Read more...]
The Great Sticky Note Challenge: Improving reading comprehension, one sticky note at a time!
Engaging with text is a goal of many ELA lessons. The last thing any teacher wants to hear are moans and groans when a new passage is handed out or a new reading assigned. After all, if they are turned off from the very beginning, students will unlikely engage in any meaningful … [Read more...]
The Teach From Home Life, Our “New Normal”
Essential Tips for Teachers During Covid-19 It's difficult to imagine how life will look when we emerge from our pandemic isolation. The world will be different, in both good and bad ways. There will be consequences, far reaching. I never thought I'd see a pandemic in my … [Read more...]
A BIG list of things I’m Grateful for during Covid-19 and Everyday
Spring, family, internet access, Grocery delivery, Amazon, books, TV, toilet paper, hugs, fresh air, daffodils, iPhones, healthcare workers, information, Lysol, cars, pharmacies, police officers, truck drivers, email, apps, online shopping, meditation, friends, funny memes, … [Read more...]
Free Resources on TpT
Please follow this link to my free resources. Some of these resources are always free and others have been recently added to help teachers and parents who are now entering the world of online learning. Be well. Be safe. ♥️ *My resources are instant downloads. If you don’t … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Use Writing Prompts
Be Kind Banner Get Thoughts to Paper Quick writing activities serve an important purpose in the classroom. Learning to get your thoughts onto the paper is not an easy thing for many students and a writing prompt can often help with that. By providing think time, discussion … [Read more...]
An Entire Year of Multiplication Practice
Seasonal Fact Practice Available for the Entire Year Straight forward fact practice is something teachers want, but it’s not always easy to find. I’ve designed seasonally themed multiplication practice to take you from autumn to summer. Perfect for 3rd and 4th graders, each … [Read more...]
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