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Summer Break is a time for teachers to rest and rejuvenate. It’s an opportunity to take a pause from the day-to-day challenges of the classroom, lesson planning, and endless grading. And rightly so, as we pour so much of ourselves into our students throughout the school year. However, as a
Sharing picture books about inventors is a great way to provide elementary kids with real-life examples of perseverance and creative problem-solving. By immersing students in imaginative stories about inventors, we can ignite their passion for creating and problem-solving. Let’s explore what I consider some of the best books on inventions
Haiku Activities are the perfect addition to your Spring Lesson Plans as April is National Poetry Month! It is so important to introduce students to different forms of poetry! My favorite? Haiku! Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that has been around for centuries and has a unique
As educators, we often assume that gifted students will excel on their own without requiring much support from us. However, it’s important to remember that gifted learners have unique needs that may not be immediately apparent. In my last blog post, I shared what gifted students wish their teachers knew
When teachers have gifted students in their class, they often breathe a sigh of relief. “Whew, I don’t have to worry about that student!” they might think to themselves. And while gifted learners do have special talents and abilities that set them apart from others, they have needs you might
All classroom math teachers struggle with the same issue- “How do I reach my struggling students and push my high-achieving students at the same time?” If you understand this struggle, let me share a concept that will help you- Low Floor High Ceiling Math Tasks! This type of math task
Picture books aren’t just for primary kids! Look no further than sophisticated picture books if you’re searching for a fun and effective way to encourage a love of reading and improve your upper elementary kids’ language skills. These books provide a unique and engaging way for upper elementary students to
In winter, it can be hard to keep your students’ attention. Many days are cold and dreary, while some just seem to stretch on forever with little hope of sunshine. If you know exactly where I’m coming from, then I have the perfect winter picture book to keep your students
Parent communication is a big part of our job as teachers. While most of the time, that communication goes well, there are times when we get angry parent phone calls. How we handle those interactions goes a long way in building the parent-teacher relationship. Today I am sharing five practical
Do you use logic games to grow critical thinking in your classroom? Not only are logic games great for expanding thinking and reasoning skills, but they are lots of fun! Adding some logic games and activities to your lessons is the perfect way to up student engagement and challenge your
Broad vocabulary skills are essential for overall success in a variety of topics within English Language Arts. There are plenty of ways to teach basic vocabulary but the key to making them stick is by making them extra FUN! If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to teach vocabulary,
“I’m done! Now what?” These are dreaded words every teacher has heard more than a time or two! Creating lessons that will serve a diverse group of students, often means you will have children finishing their activities at varied times. Some of your students might need the whole time block