Have you ever had a math manipulative backfire? Number lines can be really helpful tools when students are learning about decimals and fractions, but they can also cause a…
Identifying facts and opinions is not a new skill for 4th and 5th graders, but it can still stump them! With all the fake news out there, it’s especially…
When I first started teaching factors and multiples in fourth grade, I’ll be honest – I was worried! I thought that my students would have trouble learning the difference…
“Wherever you are, you’re in a watershed,” is what we always tell students during our watershed lessons. This is one of my favorite science units because it connects students…
I don’t know about you, but my reading tastes change all the time. Sometimes I go on a fantasy binge and other times I stick to historical fiction. I…
If homophones are tricky for your students, you aren’t alone! Identifying the write right homophone is important not just for writing, but for oral and reading comprehension, too. Like…
