The back-to-school season is a busy and exciting time. I mean, new school supplies alone makes this teacher heart happy. 😍 While it is an exciting time, it’s also a very BUSY time of year with a lot of work to get your classroom ready AND everything that goes along with meet the … [Read more...] about Back to School Teacher Toolbox: Survive and Thrive
2nd Grade ELA Morning Work (+ a Freebie!)
You know those first few minutes when your students begin walking in for the day and you are *almost* ready to teach. You are *this close* to handling your day like a boss. BUT, you also have to collect permission slips, collect homework, and take attendance (or forget to take attendance? … [Read more...] about 2nd Grade ELA Morning Work (+ a Freebie!)
Revision Tic-Tac-Toe (+ a free download)
Revision Tic-Tac-Toe to Motivate Young Writers Let's talk about revision. If you're like most teachers, the area your students tend to struggle with is ✏️ REVISING✏️ their writing. And really, it makes sense. Adults struggle with it too! After you have put in all the effort to write the thing, … [Read more...] about Revision Tic-Tac-Toe (+ a free download)
4 Ways to Make Grading Writing Easier
Grading writing is one of those parts of teaching writing that makes it feel so heavy. I'm not talking about giving feedback, but the nitty-gritty of actually grading student writing. I've got 4 tips to make grading feel easier and lighter for you because you've got more important things to do … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Make Grading Writing Easier
Making Inferences for Grades 3-5 with a Free Download
Teaching students how to make inferences can be simultaneously one of the toughest things to teach and one of the most natural things we do as a reader. Making inferences is a critical part of reading comprehension. It is also one of the most commonly skipped reading strategies when it comes to … [Read more...] about Making Inferences for Grades 3-5 with a Free Download
Simple Teaching Tips for Making Inferences
Making inferences is simultaneously one of the toughest things to teach and one of the most natural things we do as a reader. Making inferences is a critical part of reading comprehension. It is also one of the most commonly skipped reading strategies when it comes to teaching reading. But I'm … [Read more...] about Simple Teaching Tips for Making Inferences