Creating Lifetime Learners
In today’s digital age, it’s no surprise that students are often more engaged with technology than with traditional classroom methods. As educators, it’s our job to find ways to make learning more interactive for our students. One way to increase student engagement is to complete a classroom transformation–more specifically, the Video Game Classroom Transformation! In this blog post, we will… Read More
40 Reading Classroom Transformations I’ve created 40 reading classroom transformations and they all align with the upper elementary common core reading standards. It was a huge undertaking, but now that it’s done, it’s incredibly easy to keep my kiddos engaged and we complete a room transformation once a week. I love to call them “Monday Fundays” to my students because… Read More
Are you looking for fun math games for elementary students? Grab It math games are easy-to-learn math games that are fun and engaging to ALL students. Students can play these math activities in partners, independently, in small groups, or as a whole class! There are many math games included. Once you teach students how to play the game, they can… Read More
By April, students are starting to think about the end of the year and any engaging activity we can implement as teachers helps keep students focused. Spring is filled with test-prep and review…so why not make it fun? These Easter math activities for elementary students are the perfect solution for students to get the practice they require AND spiral review… Read More
By March, we’re all starting to think about test prep and that final countdown to the end of the year. It can be difficult to fit in some fun when you’re trying to review “all the things”. These St. Patrick’s Day math activities for elementary students are the perfect solution for students to get the practice they require AND spiral… Read More
Keeping students engaged and on task during the winter season can be tricky to accomplish. With so many distractions and exciting things taking place, learning academic content can be the last thing students want to do. These winter math activities for elementary students are a sure-fire way for students to get the practice they need AND have fun at the… Read More
November is such a fun time of the year! The beginning of the school year is over, students are (somewhat) more independent and we’re all starting to find our “groove” as the year progresses. Between fall break, family gatherings, and celebrating Thanksgiving, what’s not to love?? And I really enjoy bringing a little seasonal cheer into the classroom however I… Read More
Keeping things fun and engaging on a daily basis in the classroom can be a challenge sometimes. I find that implementing new and fresh ideas on a normal basis keeps my kids on the edge of their seats and more willing to interact with the skill we are learning. This is a list of some of my favorite classroom review… Read More
Teaching has changed completely since March 2020. In my district, due to covid regulations put in place, we aren’t allowed to pull small groups or allow students to work together. Students sit in their desks, socially distanced, all day long and it has definitely had an impact on not only the way I teach but how students behave in my… Read More
Teachers know that providing opportunities for students to collaborate in the classroom is very important. But what do you do when you’re teaching 100% online? How do you allow students to work together in teams or partners when they aren’t even in the same room together? Digital collaboration may be easier than you think! Google Classroom provides an easy way… Read More