I think it’s very important to have a folder specifically for weekly test folders and a behavior report. Having a test folder prevents important papers from getting mixed up with daily work or homework. Enjoy… read more
Time to Decide: Three or Four Math Groups
Let’s take a look at different ways you can organize your math workshop block. The three versions below are just examples. You can always modify and come up with your own. Three Groups (start here)… read more
What you need to know before you start Guided Math
You want to start guided math next year, but don’t know where to start? Let me do my best to share with you some tips to get you started. What is guided math? To me,… read more
5 Reasons Why Math Groups Don’t Work
Many teachers have tried teaching using small groups. However, they think that math groups are too complicated and tend of quit before Thanksgiving comes around. Their math groups may not have been successful, because they… read more
Teaching Time – Level 1: Resources for Beginners
Telling time is a difficult skill for second and third graders. When students get to third grade, teachers will focus on telling time to the minute and solving elapsed time problems. To complete these challenging tasks,… read more
Classroom Must Haves: Things I Can’t “Picture” Myself Teaching Without
I am getting together with my friends over at Upper Elementary Snapshots to blog about Classroom Must Haves! Below are 4 things that I can’t ‘picture’ myself teaching without 🙂 *This post contains affiliate links*… read more