Are you beginning to plan your year in 4th grade math? Or are you midway through the year and trying to figure out how you are going to fit it all in? Either way, I am here to help with a plan in the form of a pacing guide. This pacing guide is roughly what I used while teaching 4th grade math to my students in central Texas. I determined how … [Read more...] about 4th Grade Math Pacing Guide – TEKS Based
Digital Stinky Feet With Small Groups
Are you looking for a creative, engaging way to review with your students during small group? Give Digital Stinky Feet a try! This is the same game your students love to play whole group tweaked just a tiny bit to make the perfect small group review! Let's start from the beginning. If you aren't familiar with Stinky Feet take a moment to pop … [Read more...] about Digital Stinky Feet With Small Groups
How to Use Interactive Notebooks Effectively
Have you tried interactive notebooks? They can seem daunting in the beginning, but provide students with a meaningful resource they can refer back to for years. Check out this post for my top tips on how to use interactive notebooks effectively. While interactive notebooks are proven to be a great way for students to organize their thinking and … [Read more...] about How to Use Interactive Notebooks Effectively
Happy Teacher Checklist
Teaching can be tough, and that is why it is vital you take care of yourself. Check out this happy teacher checklist for ways to stay happy! How many of these items can you check off? Taking care of your self or self-care is sometimes billed as selfish, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Without self-care, we can't be our best for … [Read more...] about Happy Teacher Checklist
Silent Conversations to Integrate Writing
Have you heard of silent conversations? When you think of silent conversations you may find yourself thinking, isn't that an oxymoron? You would be right! You should also know silent conversations can be a powerful tool in your classroom. Why Use Silent Conversations? They are a way for students to practice valuable content vocabulary with … [Read more...] about Silent Conversations to Integrate Writing
