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DIY Giant Number Bracelet

I'm not a worksheet person. When it comes to teaching math, hands-on manipulatives are a must have for me. Especially with my little guys, do they truly understand a concept without learning through manipulatives? Before we use any manipulatives for the first time {or complete any activity for that matter}, I always model for my students, and do some guided practice as well. Whether I'm ... Read More about DIY Giant Number Bracelet

Confession: My Classroom is Noisy {& A Measurement Activity}

I always thought that one sign of a great teacher was a quiet classroom. I was envious when I walked through the hallway and saw students working silently at their seats. I would close my door when my class got too loud, because I didn't want it to look like I had terrible classroom management skills. The other day, I looked around my classroom while we were doing a measurement ... Read More about Confession: My Classroom is Noisy {& A Measurement Activity}

Teacher Appreciation Week.. Don’t Forget About Your Paras! {FREEBIE & GIVEAWAY}

It's time for Teacher Appreciation week, and I can't help thinking that I couldn't do what I do without the help of my classroom paraprofessionals! I am lucky enough to have a wonderful paraprofessional with me for the morning, and another amazing paraprofessional with me 3 days a week for an hour in the afternoon. They run a small group, help me with students who need a little extra attention, ... Read More about Teacher Appreciation Week.. Don’t Forget About Your Paras! {FREEBIE & GIVEAWAY}

Kindergarten Screening FREEBIES!

Kindergarten screening or kindergarten roundup is an exciting time of year when new kindergarten students come to do assessments and get their first glimpse at kindergarten. These assessments help teachers create balanced class lists and establish a baseline to measure academic growth. Yes, this is a very important time, but it’s also an extremely stressful time because if you’re doing ... Read More about Kindergarten Screening FREEBIES!

An Easter FREEBIE!

I love being able to tie special holidays, events, or themes into our learning whenever we have the chance. This year, we had some addition fun.. Easter egg hunt style! I filled some plastic Easter eggs with two colors of jelly beans and hid them around the room. My kids went on an egg hunt to find a plastic egg. Once they found one, they cracked it open into a small container. I decided ... Read More about An Easter FREEBIE!