by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
When I think of games for subtraction, I think back to my first year teaching. I had no idea what to do to help my students practice math facts. I had zero fun subtraction games for 2nd graders. I only drilled them daily on anxiety inducing timed tests. Games...
by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
Young students love games. So if you want them to practice a certain skill, you add it into a game. That is why I made games for addition. My 2nd grade students love them! Games for Addition I love these games with addition because they work as great...
by | | ELA, Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
I love reading to my students. Everyday after recess, I read my students a picture book. It’s a great transition activity that helps my students calm down after recess. January can be a long month. But filling it with winter read alouds makes the season really fun. So...
by | | ELA, Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
December is such a special time in the classroom. It can busy, but you can easily make it feel magical for students by reading Christmas read alouds. Read aloud time is my favorite time in my classroom. I always read my students a picture book when they come in from...
by | | Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
Let’s face it, it is fun to decorate our classroom doors. When you use students’ names it helps build a sense of community. If you display students’ work, it helps motivate students to do their best work. I have been using the cutest classroom door decorations for...
by | | Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
When I first began teaching, I wanted to give my students a thoughtful Christmas gift that didn’t cost a lot of money. I remember how fun those multicolored retractable pens were as a child and knew my students would love those. But I wanted to pair something with it,...
