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Hey there, fellow productivity enthusiasts! Are you tired of wading through the chaos in your classroom every day? Do you wish you could snap your fingers and magically declutter your space? Well, you're in luck! In today's episode, I will share five key areas to declutter in your classroom, so you can make your day-to-day run smoother than ever before. Trust me, after listening to this ep...

Welcome back from Spring Break, everyone! Hopefully, you spent your Spring Break relaxing, rejuvenating, and spending time with those you love. Now, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. However, you don’t want to lose that inner peace that a well-deserved break can bring. But, how do you keep those good vibes? Today I’m sharing 5 tips for feeling energized after Spring Break. SHOW NOTES...

We all look forward to a well-earned break from the daily grind, but the week leading up to a vacation can often be overwhelming. That's why we've prepared three helpful tips to simplify your teacher life before Spring break. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out in your career, sit back, relax, and join us as we explore how to make the most of the week leading up to...

Keep your classroom fun and engaging with these 5 math games for substitute teachers. From math scavenger hunts to math relay races, these activities will help to reinforce math concepts and skills while keeping students engaged and learning.

Phonics is a crucial skill for young learners to develop in order to become proficient readers. By learning the relationship between letters and sounds, students are able to decode words and read with greater fluency and comprehension. If your first grader is just starting to learn phonics, or if they need extra practice to solidify their skills, there are plenty of fun and engaging activities you...

Reading is a fundamental skill that we are constantly working to strengthen. Using close readings in first grade is a simple way to boost reading comprehension. When you use close reading, you are asking students to analyze a text, pay attention to details, and make connections between the text and the reader’s knowledge and experiences. Many people think of high school and college literature cour...

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important aspect of a child's education and overall development. It involves teaching children to understand and manage their emotions, establish positive relationships with others, and make responsible decisions. These skills are crucial for success in school and in life, and they can be developed through a variety of strategies. Links and Show Notes

Does math class get you and your students down? Math can be a difficult subject for many students, but it doesn’t have to be! You can make learning math more fun and engaging for students by using fun math games for kids! Here are five of my favorite interactive and educational activities for students to practice and master key math concepts while having a blast! SHOW NOTES and LINKS

As a first-grade teacher, it’s important to find ways to engage your students so they can develop important skills. One skill that students can always use a bit more of is critical thinking. A simple way to integrate critical thinking skills into your classroom is through hands-on first-grade science projects and experiments. Show Notes

As an elementary school teacher, you know that reading comprehension is a crucial skill for students to have! It not only helps them understand and enjoy books, but it also lays the foundation for success in other academic areas. However, sometimes we hit a reading comprehension slump and we just need a little push. Today, I am going to give you 10 simple but powerful tips for enhancing reading co...

In today's episode, will explore strategies for incorporating multicultural materials into literacy centers in order to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for English language learners in the elementary classroom. We will discuss the importance of cultural diversity in the classroom and how using multicultural materials can support language development and cultural awareness. Whet...

Using technology in the elementary classroom can be a great way to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. However, it's important to use it responsibly and effectively. In today’s episode, I’m sharing some do's and don'ts you should consider when incorporating technology in your elementary classroom. SHOW NOTES

Are you wondering which method is better for teaching reading - phonics or whole language? In this blog post, we debunk the myths surrounding both approaches and provide a comprehensive guide to help you decide which method is right for your students. Show Notes

Math isn’t just about the numbers. Math vocabulary is important to understanding mathematical concepts and processes. If math language isn’t explicitly taught, students will learn to disregard math words and only pay attention to the numbers? In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips for teaching math vocabulary in your classroom!  SHOW NOTES

Phonics instruction is an important component of literacy instruction. Recently, phonics instruction has gotten way more attention as schools work to implement strategies based on the science of reading. But phonics is its own beast! And when your school hasn’t adopted a specific phonics curriculum or set aside a part of your schedule for explicit phonics instruction, it can be difficult to fit it...

Differentiation in the classroom is very important to help students excel at their individual learning levels.  However, it can be hard to find activities that cover the same content while reaching students of all levels. Today I am going to share some of my favorite ways to differentiate using your math and literacy centers. SHOW NOTES

As a teacher, you know that planning for a substitute due to planned absence or unexpected circumstances can be stressful. There’s so much information that a substitute teacher needs from class information, easy-prep activities, extra time fillers and more. In today’s episode, I’m going to share tips for prepping for a sub that will help you maintain your sanity and make your sub’s job easier when...

Fact fluency refers to a student's ability to identify the solution to basic math facts accurately and efficiently. Depending on what grade level you teach, your standards might include mastery of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division…or a combination of several of these. In today’s episode, I’m going to share 5 tips for teaching fact fluency in your classroom! SHOW NOTES AND LI...

Vowel teams are tricky businesses and are overwhelming for struggling readers. In today’s episode, we are going to dig into what they are and my tips for teaching them. Show Notes

Planning centers each week in addition to your lesson plans can seem like so much work! But what if I told you that planning and prepping centers for the week could be done in about 30 min on a FRIDAY before leaving for the weekend? In today’s episode, I’m going to share how I planned and prepped centers each week in only 30 min a week! SHOW NOTES

Classroom management systems can have some negative social-emotional effects and not to mention the dent they can make in the good old bank account. What can you do to make your elementary classroom management system work? By keeping it simple with these simple classroom management ideas that work.  SHOW NOTES and Links Mentioned

Small group math instruction allows you to truly differentiate your lessons. Breaking your math block up into key areas is only the first step to implementing guided math. Next, you have to plan what you will teach your students when they arrive at your small group table. In today’s episode, I am going to share how I organize the lesson inside my small group math lesson. SHOW NOTES

You have your small group literacy block scheduled! You know what you will include in your mini-lesson to address phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and comprehension. You even have your centers organized and ready to go. But now comes the small group instruction. What do you actually do when students rotate through your table? In today’s episode, I am going to break down a small group le...

Implementing math and literacy centers in your elementary classroom involves lots of papers, tools, printable activities, and more. Staying organized is key to successfully implementing centers during your small group instruction. So how do you keep all your centers organized so that you can easily plan, prep, and execute math and literacy centers in your small group block? In today’s episode, I’m...

While the perfect math block schedule would be 75 minutes just like your literacy centers, it’s just not that simple. No matter how much time you have for your math block, you can make your math blocks meaningful by incorporating some important steps. Today's episode is full of tips and strategies to make your math block run smoothly! SHOW NOTES