Each year, the Virginia State Literacy Association (VSLA) publishes it’s Readers’ Choice Book List. Students from across the state are invited to vote for their favorite books. I love seeing
If you teach or have a child in elementary school, you know birthday celebrations can be a big deal! But with food allergies at the top of everyone’s minds these
In this blog post, we’ll explore some activities that build number sense from kindergarten through 5th grade and you’ll get to download a free place value printable chart to use
With the Christmas season just a few short weeks away, many teachers are looking for activities to keep students learning even amid the holiday excitement. One of my favorite ways
I love to create posters and anchor charts for the classroom. They are such a great visual tool to support student learning. But sometimes wall space is limited and you
Is the noise level in your classroom out of control? Even small groups of young children can produce an amazing racket – and 18 or 20 of them can be
As you’re preparing for the first day of school, there’s probably a lot of things on your to-do list. At the elementary level, this most likely includes things like creating
One of the most important components in today’s classroom is the use of collaborative learning techniques. Collaborative learning in the elementary classroom setting not only supports academic development, but case
The month of December is a wonderful time of year but can be brutal for teachers! The kids are super excited about the upcoming winter break and holidays. That makes
