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Math Easter egg hunts are a fun and creative way to engage elementary school students in the classroom.

Teach about November holidays with these digital activities for Google Slides.

It's that time of year again - time for parent/teacher conferences. Whether it's your first year teaching or your 10th, it's still normal...

Looking for some fun activities to jazz up your math routine while still practicing rigorous multiplication problems? You are in the...

Did you know that Hispanic American Heritage Month is coming up soon? Spending time teaching your students about different heritages and...

I hope your school year is off to a great start! If you are here, that means you are starting your small groups and looking for some...

Are you starting to realize that teaching reading whole-group isn't the best fit for all students? I remember my first few years of...

We've all been there. Students are having troubles memorizing their multiplication facts. You've sent home flashcards, done numerous...

We've all been there. Thinking about the first week back to school and what we should add to our empty lesson plan book. There will be...

It is that time again to start putting our personal touches on our classrooms. It's time to start lesson planning and preparing for the...

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up! Here are some super easy and fun ways to make a holiday extra fun in your classroom and at home! I love...

We are all anxiously awaiting winter break. I have rounded up some fun ideas to engage and occupy your class these last few days of...

Veterans Day: Easy Activities to Celebrate in the Classroom As we know, Veterans day is such an important holiday in the United States....

And Why It's So Important... Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? This is a time to educate students about...

Halloween is coming up and if you're anything like me, then you're thinking. . .'How can I make Halloween fun for my students without...

It's that time of year again to start dreaming up your next classroom. I am always so excited to create a calming and peaceful learning...

Did you know that May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month? I didn’t either, but now that I do, I am starting to look for ways to...

Are you looking for an activity for your students to learn more about women trailblazers and heroes during Women's History Month in...

3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers: We've all been there. Students do not know their "multiplication facts". We all know that memorization...

One of my favorite things to do for math centers and rotations is to tape problems around my classroom and have students 'hunt' for them!...