I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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Hands On 1st Grade Math Puzzles
Looking for hands on 1st grade math puzzles? You've come to the right place! Kids often get bored with worksheets. They want something fun, engaging, and hands-on. These math puzzles check all three boxes! Kids won't even realize the critical thinking and problem solving they are going! Instead they will love learning while they practice necessary math skills! Read below to see all the great 1st grade math puzzles for classroom and homeschool … [Read more...] about Hands On 1st Grade Math Puzzles
Hands-On 1st Grade Literacy Puzzles
Hands-on 1st grade literacy puzzles are a great way to keep learning fun and exciting! Use them as a worksheet alternative in your classroom or homeschool. You'll be bringing critical thinking skills into your ELA lessons with the variety of puzzle options. The best part? Kids will be having so much fun they won't even realize they're learning! READY TO PURCHASE RIGHT NOW? You can get 1st Grade Literacy Puzzles on TPT here.Or you can … [Read more...] about Hands-On 1st Grade Literacy Puzzles
Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Departmentalizing Across Grade Levels
This past year our elementary school did something different. We decided to try departmentalizing across grade levels. Why, you ask? Because we only have one section of each grade, yet we felt our upper elementary students needed to rotate teachers to prepare them for junior high. That, and the three teachers each had a specialty. Our fourth grade teacher is excellent at teaching math and extremely qualified. I love reading and have … [Read more...] about Departmentalizing Across Grade Levels
Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
While there are many people out there who have taught the same grade for many years, or sometimes even decades - I am not that person. After seven years in the classroom I taught seven different things. Then during my eighth year I did yet another different thing by becoming an administrator. That's why today I want to share with you how to prepare for a new school year when you are switching grades. There are many things to consider when you … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
1st Grade Literacy Puzzle Bundle
Engaging, hands-on, and FUN! This bundle of 1st Grade literacy centers is a great alternative to boring worksheets! Use them with your first graders in the homeschool OR classroom to instill critical thinking into your literacy lessons. WHAT YOU GET: 1st Grade Sight Words (25 puzzles) *#^ S Blend Words (2 puzzles)**^ L Blend Words (2 puzzles)**^ R Blend Words (2 puzzles)**^ AR & AKE Words (1 puzzle)**^ NK Ending Words … [Read more...] about 1st Grade Literacy Puzzle Bundle
Hands On 5th Grade Math Puzzles
If you're looking for hands on 5th grade math puzzles, this is it! Regular worksheets get boring! Kids want fun, engaging, and hands-on learning! With the puzzles listed below, kids won't even realize they're working on critical thinking and problem solving skills. They will simply LOVE learning! Keep reading to see all the great 5th grade math puzzles for classroom AND homeschool use. READY TO PURCHASE RIGHT NOW?You can get 5th … [Read more...] about Hands On 5th Grade Math Puzzles
