As summer approaches, the dreaded summer slide might pop into mind. The best way to combat academic loss over the summer is to keep reading. Explore our list of teacher-approved, kid-loved book series for 1st grade & 2nd grade to keep the love of reading alive...
Looking to stir up some excitement in your science lessons? Hands-on experiments are the way to go! But how can you plan easy experiments for your students, gather materials without spending a lot of money, and keep things organized and not chaotic? The answer is...
Are you or your students feeling restless or bored of the same old phonics routine, but you fear skills will be lost if you try something new? We've got good news for you! There is a new phonics routine that practices phonics, decoding, fluency and even comprehension!...
Welcome, fellow teacher moms and dads, to a topic that's close to the hearts of many of us: preparing for maternity leave as an elementary teacher. It's a wonderful, life-changing moment, and it also brings with it the need for careful planning to ensure that your...
As educators, we know that the road to effective teaching and successful student learning begins with a clear understanding of the standards we are tasked with. In this blog post, we'll delve into the crucial process of unpacking standards, and we've tailored this...
Have you heard of ChatGPT? If not, this post will demonstrate how this advanced and new technology can assist teachers and save time in the classroom. Overall, ChatGPT can be a powerful tool for teachers to save time and streamline their workload, allowing them to...
Raise your hand if you have an online membership... Netflix alone has over 230.7 Million subscribers... so there's a pretty good chance you're raising your hand right along with me! Whether you're looking for entertainment, recipes, workouts or pet toys, memberships...
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...
If you ask teachers, "What's the one thing you'd LOVE to improve when it comes to team planning?" The answer you'll get nine times out of ten is - "More efficient use of time when planning!" Hey, we get it! There's nothing more frustrating than feeling like your team...
Have any of these three scenarios ever happened to you? 👉 One of your little learners constantly does not finish work in class. You want to hold them accountable to teach that the work does need to be done, as it is clear they are capable of finishing. How can you...
