Do you ever have that one unit or project that you look forward to introducing to your students every year? My favorite unit to teach incorporates elements of financial literacy and design that is sure to activate kids’ innovative thinking and problem-solving skills! Continue reading Welcome to Shark Tank: Financial Literacy Project
The idea of having a glow day actually came from my fourth grade students who asked for a “no lights day” for their whole class behavior incentive. I got so excited that the wheels inside my head started spinning. I went home right after school to research and plan and knew that I could create an epic glow day classroom transformation. Continue reading Glow Day Classroom Transformation
Since I started teaching, communicating with families has always been an area that I have been seeking to improve. Yes, I communicate with families in a variety of ways: emails, phone calls, newsletters, notes, and Class Dojo messages. And this … Continue reading Student Created Newsletters
Looking for a simple way to stay organized? Maybe you are looking to fill a space with a cute design. It only cost me $4! I wanted to share with you how I created this DIY dry erase calendar. Continue reading DIY Dry Erase Calendar
I was so sad when I realized I wasn’t going to be able to get a last day of school picture with my students this year. I have framed pictures of each class that I have taught and I have … Continue reading End of the Year Class Photo: Pandemic Style
Trying to figure out ways to connect with students even when you don’t get to see them everyday? Well, you came to the right place! Continue reading 4 Ways to Stay Connected With Students During Remote Learning
Teaching online during a pandemic is no easy task, especially when given little notice to turn every instructional plan into an online learning experience. Friday, March 13th, 2020, the Governor of Illinois closed all K-12 grade schools to prepare for the rapid outbreak of the COVID-19 virus that has been sweeping the world. Continue reading Learning Reinvented
Let’s set the record straight. Kids love food. Kids love touching food. Kids love learning with food. Anytime that I can incorporate food in an activity is a hit in my book. Want a fun, engaging, food filled activity that students can actively learn about the landforms of the United States and later eat their creations? This is the perfect activity! Continue reading Edible Physical Maps: Hands-on Activity
Welcome! You are the Candy Shop’s newest employees and today is your first day of training! Great employees must follow directions, solve problems, and complete orders quickly and correctly. Let’s Begin! Continue reading Candy Shop: Classroom Transformation
Super soft, throwable, and oh…students talk through it! Say what?? Continue reading Amazingly Engaging Learning
Fishman in Fourth 