Do you enjoy your commute? I am guessing the answer is no. Almost every morning the alarm goes off, you get yourself ready, and you head out the door to commute to work. Odds are you aren't looking forward to the next bit of your day. In fact, commutes can be downright ugly. Similarly, when you are done with your day at work and walking back … [Read more...] about 3 of the Best Ways to Enjoy Your Commute
Why Friday Letters Are the BEST Communication Tool
In the classroom, one of my favorite ways to maintain communication between home and school was through Friday Letters. Friday Letters put the students in the driver seat of sharing what is important to them. By using their own words to share what was challenging and uplifting to them we can learn more about our students and have a more open line … [Read more...] about Why Friday Letters Are the BEST Communication Tool
What You DON’T Know About Interactive Notebooks
Have you been wondering about using interactive notebooks in social studies? Check out this post all about how to incorporate INBs into your classroom without losing your mind. You might have seen interactive notebooks and thought, yeah, they look great, but they seem like a whole lot of paper and a whole lot of work. AND you would be right, … [Read more...] about What You DON’T Know About Interactive Notebooks
The First Week of Texas History
Are you wondering what to do with your 4th grade students during the first week of Texas History? You came to the right place! If you are a 4th grade Texas History teacher, or soon to be, I'd like to share with you how I started the school year. Though I taught a 4th grade self-contained classroom, meaning I taught all subjects each day, I … [Read more...] about The First Week of Texas History
Guided Math in Upper Elementary
Guided math is another way of saying math workshop. If you are familiar with the workshop model often used with literacy then you are well on your way! Just like a literacy workshop, guided math is organized into blocks of time dedicated to activities that will further students' understanding of math concepts through practice. Thinking About … [Read more...] about Guided Math in Upper Elementary
