In the lower grades, my poetry lessons focused on having students read and write lots of different forms of poetry. When I moved up to fourth grade, the poetry…
After a few years of teaching a grade where students took state tests at the end of the year, I realized that my most successful test prep strategy was…
Ever hear groans when you start a fraction unit? I sure have. And I totally get it. Fractions can be hard! But with the right strategies and resources, they’re…
When it comes to teaching 4th and 5th grade science, electricity is one of my favorite units. I love teaching electric circuits because it’s hands-on, fun, and something students…
If there’s one thing teachers don’t have enough of, it’s time! Time to teach all the standards, the content, the skills… I often felt like my pacing guide was…
Whenever a family member asked what I wanted for my birthday or holidays during my first year of teaching, you guessed it – I asked for things for my…
