Saresha Zentner
Math Easter Egg Hunt
Math Easter egg hunts are a fun and creative way to engage elementary school students in the classroom.
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Saresha Zentner
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
4 Digital Classroom Activities for November
Teach about November holidays with these digital activities for Google Slides.
Saresha Zentner
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
10 Parent/Teacher Conference Tips
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Sep 23, 2022
- 1 min
Practice Multiplication with these Fun and Engaging Fall Activities
Looking for some fun activities to jazz up your math routine while still practicing rigorous multiplication problems? You are in the...
Saresha Zentner
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic American Heritage Month
Did you know that Hispanic American Heritage Month is coming up soon? Spending time teaching your students about different heritages and...
Saresha Zentner
- Aug 31, 2022
- 3 min
Teaching Cause and Effect through Guided Reading in Upper Elementary
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
How to Easily Implement Small Group Guided Reading into Your Classroom
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
Help Your Students with Multiplication Facts by Teaching Specific Strategies
We've all been there. Students are having troubles memorizing their multiplication facts. You've sent home flashcards, done numerous...
Saresha Zentner
- Aug 13, 2022
- 3 min
How to Prepare for a Smooth First Week Back to School!
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Aug 8, 2022
- 3 min
Create a Fun, Welcoming Environment with 90's Classroom Decor
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
Easy Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In the Classroom and At Home
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Fun Holiday Activities for the Last Week Before Winter Break
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Veterans Day: Easy Activities to Celebrate in the Classroom
Veterans Day: Easy Activities to Celebrate in the Classroom As we know, Veterans day is such an important holiday in the United States....
Saresha Zentner
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
How to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Your Class in November
And Why It's So Important... Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? This is a time to educate students about...
Saresha Zentner
- Oct 21, 2021
- 2 min
4 Halloween Activities for the Classroom
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Jul 16, 2021
- 3 min
Create a Peaceful Classroom Environment with Plant-Themed Decorations
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
5 Ways to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May
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...
Saresha Zentner
- Feb 27, 2021
- 2 min
How to Teach Your Students about Women's History this March
Are you looking for an activity for your students to learn more about women trailblazers and heroes during Women's History Month in...
Saresha Zentner
- Jan 17, 2021
- 3 min
Multiplication Facts: 3 Ways to Promote Conceptual Understanding that Lead to Memorization
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers: We've all been there. Students do not know their "multiplication facts". We all know that memorization...
Saresha Zentner
- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
How to Use Task Cards for Math Practice No Matter How You're Teaching This Year
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!...
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Dorothy Parker
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