I’m a huge fan of interactive notebooks in the classroom. Yes, kindergarteners can use them too! We are starting a new school year and it’s the perfect time to introduce my students to interactive math notebooks. EASY TO SET UP I love using composition books, however, spirals work too! Spirals tend to get beat up […]
How to Organize Centers in Your Classroom
It amazes me how quickly a classroom can fill up with “stuff”. The last classroom I moved into my family was in shock as we unloaded box after box of teaching goodies. The amount of resources we use with our students is a tad bit overwhelming. But, knowing that I will be able to organize everything […]
HANDS ON FRACTIONS ACTIVITIES
I’ll admit it. When it comes to teaching fractions, I cringe a little. There is no doubt that this is a very difficult concept for many young learners. The idea of breaking something into equal parts and creating a new number is something very hard to grasp. In order to meet all learning styles, you […]
Spring Activities for Little Learners
Spring is my favorite season. It shuts the door to cold weather and opens another door to warmer weather and beautiful flowers. I like to open our windows to the house and in my classroom. The fresh air smells so good! This is the time to pull all of your spring activities. My spring activities […]
Halloween Counting Mats for Little Learners
Halloween is right around the corner. It’s such an exciting time for little ones between the costumes and the tons of candy they receive! But you can also bring some fun, engaging learning activities during this time even with all the craziness. Bring the candy to the table with these fun Halloween counting mats! Perfect […]
September Literacy and Math Centers
Being a teacher keeps you busy! With all the different activities you have to plan, you spend every minute you have planning your lessons. Have you ever forgotten one part of your lesson plan after it was too late? For me, it was always my math and literacy centers. But I got smart! My September […]