So, I am about one week away from my Open House/Meet the Teacher night. I’ve already been in my classroom setting up and as all teachers know, I’m always amazed that there’s just so much to do. I thought I would share 5 tips on things that I do to streamline my beginning of the year […]
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As a 4th grade teacher, you know the value of engaging your students with compelling stories that not only capture their imaginations but also teach valuable lessons. Here’s a list of 25 beloved books that both students and teachers love, complete with short summaries and reasons why they make excellent novel studies or at least
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There is so much to consider buying when you first start teaching. Over the years, I have bought a lot of stuff for my classroom – some good and some a waste of money. Below are my go-to, can’t live without them, must-have purchases for my classroom Amazon wishlist. If it made my list you
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You know the last days of school can be so difficult to plan for. The schedules are out of whack, the kids are bursting with energy, and you are tired. Real Tired. You’re thinking, what can I do these final days to have some fun. Enter “The Final Test” to the rescue!
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Hello there, teacher friend! I’ve seen a lot of teachers on social media who teaching fourth grade for the first time and are wondering, what are fourth graders like? First of all, congratulations on embarking on the exciting journey of teaching fourth grade. Let me follow that by saying that fourth graders are an at
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When I called this post “Math Fact Fluency (Without Tears)” you probably thought I meant student tears, but really I really meant your tears. Am I right? There is nothing more frustrating as a teacher than when a student does not have a basic foundational skill like fast recall of their math facts. It’s like
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The second math unit I teach after place value is addition and subtraction of greater numbers. While on the surface this can be a pretty mundane topic, there are lots of fun ways to spice it up for you and your students. I like to use lots of games and fun activities to practice. Here are
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The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for both teachers and students. As educators, one of our primary goals is to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and connected. Building a strong classroom community from the very start plays a crucial role in fostering a
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I’m not sure why, but Metric and Customary Measurement is a topic which most teachers seem to push off until the very end of the school year. While introducing these topics can be done in about a week, it is always a good practice to tie in these skills into your math and even in
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We’ve all been through this. Students can solve problems on a worksheet in isolation, but when they are given the same concept in a word problem, they are lost. No worries. I’ll walk you through how I implement problem solving skills in my classroom. Pay attention to DOK. We know that providing questions with rigor
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