Step-by-Step Number Talk Routines

Number talks are a GREAT way to expand your students’ number sense. When used as a daily routine, teachers will see their students’ math confidence soar! Below are step-by-step examples of in-person AND digital number talk routines. Great news! All the resources in this post

5 Easy Ways to Incorporate Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom

If you know your school day could be more productive but the behaviors and social interruptions are getting in the way, incorporating social emotional learning (SEL) into your classroom routine can help!  The biggest benefits I’ve seen now that I’ve been incorporating SEL are… Taking

Morning Routine Ideas for Students to Calm the Chaos

A classroom morning routine is essential because it sets the tone for starting the school day. Routines offer students a predictable structure; as a result, this consistency sets them up for success each and every day.. We’ve gathered A TON of morning routine tips and

Simple Homework Assignments for Grammar Review

Grammar is a vital skill for developing readers and writers, but sometimes it can be a challenge to plan, prep, and teach. This is why The 2nd Grade Spiral ELA Review Bundle makes it so easy to plan for second grade language arts! Try these

Lucky Little Toolkit (Lifesaver!)

Back to School. A time of year when teachers get all the feels. Excited to start a new year with new students. Nervous for that first day of school! Sadness watching the last few sunny summer days slip away. 2020 added in a new level

Why I Will ALWAYS Do Morning Meetings in My Classroom

Right now, most teachers are more worried about the social-emotional well-being of our students than how their math and reading scores will look in the fall. Yes, academics are important, but so is building classroom community and checking in with your lucky little learners. I