Creating Lifetime Learners
October is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s my birthday month AND Halloween rolls around! Between dressing up, watching spooky movies, and going trick-or-treating, what’s not to love?? And I really enjoy bringing the spirit of Halloween into the classroom however I can. Halloween math activities for elementary students make the perfect centers throughout the month of… Read More
40 Fifth Grade Classroom Transformations I’ve created 40 fifth grade classroom transformations and they all align with the 5th grade common core math 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… Read More
I am constantly searching for enrichment activities to keep my gifted students engaged, challenged, and excited about learning. This list of 5 enrichment activities for elementary students will give you an idea of the types of resources you can use with your high-ability students. Puzzles Puzzles can exercise both sides of your brain. They improve memory, spatial reasoning, problem-solving abilities,… 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
Have you ever used logic puzzles in your classroom? If you haven’t given them a try, you’re missing out! Using these during math block can help students develop their logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills. Besides growing those brain skills, logic puzzles are also FUN!! Logic puzzles have become a BIG lifesaver in my classroom year round…when I’m… Read More
I am a huge fan of classroom transformations. When we’re learning in-person, I do one every Monday. I like to call them “Monday Fundays” because my class knows that I always have something planned for them to start off each week together! Digital room transformations can be just as great as the ones you do in your physical classroom! Here’s… Read More
Classroom transformations can be really overwhelming. I know I sometimes wondered before trying one if they’re worth all the effort involved. Now that I’ve done over FORTY of them in my classroom, I’m hooked (but I’ve learned a LOT along the way!!). These ten classroom transformation tips will help make your classroom transformation fun and stress-free!! Classroom Transformation Tip #1… Read More