I’m crazy excited to share my newest product series with you – Thematic Interactive Word Books! The first one – “Boo” – is just in time for Halloween next week. In the classroom we’re always looking for new ways to engage our students. One way that you can engage students
Recently when I was giving a workshop in San Antonio I mentioned about printing on Post Its and how they can be so useful inside and outside of the classroom. I shocked a few teachers so I thought I might as well go ahead and share this favorite with all of
You’ve guessed it… I have been hit with a stomach bug that has had me down and out for a few days. That means no work has been done and I’ve been trying to not feel like the walking dead. My goals from last week’s WIWO post are moving ahead
Every year when I begin using Frayer Models for vocabulary I have to teach what non-examples are to my students. Students are used to working in a world of creating examples and rationales behind their learning but not defining what their learning isn’t. What is a Non-Example? A Non-Example is
Another week, and another set of goals! Last week went over GREAT and I got EVERYTHING accomplished! Let’s see if I can do them same this week!
How is your school year going? Are you working through the first semester and realizing you have already made it over half way through? Are you on fall break? Looking forward to the Thanksgiving holidays? Well wherever you are in your semester I hope that you take time to share
I couldn’t help myself, after the 5 Fab Fall Freebies for Math round-up, I had to do one for Halloween too! Turns out, there’s a crazy amount of Halloween activities out there – freebies, book lists, art projects, and more! So grab a pumpkin spice latte, we’re going to be here awhile! Don’t
Every few weeks I will receive a question from teachers and parents alike about how to use the strategy of clustering to help with addition and subtraction of decimals. This strategy correlates to the Common Core State Standards for Sixth Grade (6.NS.3) and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards
A few of you noticed that I missed a What I’m Working On post! It’s been pretty hectic, one example was last night – I just barely made it home from my workshop in North Georgia. My flight two and a half hour flight turned into four hours to get
I might just be singing from the mountain tops right now because this unit for third grade is DONE! I have been SO busy lately and feel horrible that it is done 36 hours past when I had set my deadline but yes my friends… it is SO DONE! Well,
I wish I could give you all a free latte in a very Oprah-esque way but much to my dismay… it’s not possible. But giving 5 people enough to grab a free latte is my way of giving back for sure! Thank you all for the many of you who