Anchor charts are an awesome way to quickly display key concepts. They are versatile visual tools that can be used across all subject areas. Most likely, you and your students have put in a lot of time, energy, and brain power to make an anchor chart that truly...
How To Use Mini Math Anchor Charts With Students
How’s math instruction going in your classroom? Second-grade math is a pretty mixed bag of abilities. Students are making the transition from a lot of concrete math instruction in Kindergarten and 1st grade into more challenging and abstract concepts. Plus… word...
How to Print Poster-Sized Anchor Charts
Do you have some PDF resources that would make fantastic anchor charts? Have you ever wished you could print anchor charts in a much bigger size?But, you’ve never actually made them into charts - because that would require some serious art skills (and time!!)...
DIY Mini Anchor Chart Stand
Do you ever wish you had another set of hands at your guided reading or guided math table? An anchor chart stand is the answer. These are great for holding visuals, directions, anchor charts, vocabulary cards, or an example of a task the students need to complete....
Student Self-Regulation Strategies
Does this sound familiar—one student melts down over a small mistake, another blurts out answers without thinking, and someone else rushes through their work just to be "done"? Self-regulation isn’t something kids just have—it’s a skill that needs to be explicitly...
5 Things AI Can Take Off Your Teacher Plate
As teachers, our plates are constantly overflowing. Luckily, emerging technology can help with that. In this post I am talking about AI for teachers, and 5 ways this assistive technology can save you time...and sanity! The five tools we will be exploring are: ChatGPT...
Small Groups: Guided Reading is Out; Science of Reading is In
For a long time, guided reading, where students work in small groups on books matched to their independent reading level, was a staple in many classrooms, mine included. However, research on the Science of Reading has started to cast doubt on its effectiveness,...
How to Set Up a Writing Stamina Station
Do your students struggle to keep writing beyond a few sentences, losing focus or energy too quickly? This easy-to-set-up station encourages students to gradually increase their writing time in a fun, engaging way, without overwhelming them. In this post, we’ll...
How Lucky to Learn Math Supports English Language Learners
Helping English language learners (ELLs) feel confident and succeed in the classroom is so important! Lucky to Learn Math is the perfect solution, with features designed to support ELLs and at the same time, make math fun and accessible for everyone. Let's take a...
Writing Support for English Language Learners
Writing is such a great way to help students grow their language skills! Lucky to Learn Writing makes it easier for English Language Learners (ELLs) by offering fun, structured activities that support their writing development every step of the way. Now let's dive...