Using Home Journals to Enhance Communication
Do you ever hear from parents that they have no idea what their children are learning at school? They ask their child what they did
A Quick and Easy Way to Practice Doubles and Track Progress
It is essential that students know their doubles facts. When students develop automaticity with their doubles, it paves the way for other mental math strategies,
Salute: A Great Math Fact Card Game for Speed and Automaticity
I love integrating games into all subject areas, but especially math. The key is to find games that are rigorous, include tons of opportunity for
Springtime Multiplication Math Stations {and a Freebie!}
I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for spring! This is the view from my house right now. It would be an
How to Make a Quadrama
Quadramas are a fantastic way to consolidate learning at the end of a unit. They also work great as a reading response activity. Because
Where Have All The Pencils Gone? 29 Tips for Classroom Pencil Management
Last week there was a great question posted on my Facebook page about how to manage pencils (sharpening, losing, etc) in the classroom. This is
Three Steps to Increased Student Engagement
As teachers, we are always looking for that next great idea, which is why I am so excited about this “Bright Ideas Blog Hop!” Consider
Interactive Homework Notebooks!
I am so excited today to introduce you to my latest creation, Interactive Homework Notebooks! Homework can be such a tricky thing. How much should
5 Ways to Establish and Maintain a Positive Classroom Community
As teachers, our job is so much more than simply teaching students information. In fact, I would argue that “information” is often the least important