I'm Alyssa! I've taught first and fourth grade and am now an elementary school librarian in Virginia. I have a teacher husband, three kids (6, 5, and 2), and a new pup! I love creating resources, Coca-Cola, and chocolate!
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…
More than anything, it’s important to stay relevant when it comes to teaching upper elementary readers. Your 4th and 5th graders are constantly bombarded by audio, visual, and written…
Every year, my students are captivated by our American Revolution unit. Along with primary sources, I always use high-quality Revolutionary War books as read-alouds, with reading groups, and for…
