How many times have you heard this from kids? Can we buy that? Teaching kids to budget money can be challenging.  It is easier to

Do you need some fun December activities for elementary students? Keeping students engaged in December can be a challenge. Kids are excited about upcoming holidays,

Are you using readers’ theater scripts in the classroom? I love using readers’ theater or “drama” in the classroom because they are a perfect way

Do you use Math project based learning for the year in your classroom?  I am a big fan of using PBL projects year-round in school.

What is project-based learning, you ask? This post will show examples of my favorite ways to teach kids without teaching them. It is one of

We know, as teachers, that using easy strategies when reading with your students can have a HUGE IMPACT.  However, finding a way to teach them

Poetry Rules can help improve reading skills ALL year long and help get kids excited about reading poetry. Can you imagine having just one book

Have you thought about pulling phonics small groups for older students yet? We as educators know how important one-on-one instruction can be, yet it is

What are your favorite Classroom décor ideas for elementary and middle school? It is hard to believe that teachers are already heading back to school

I am just returning from a Chicago conference where I took a class on setting up a successful reading classroom corner and am feeling inspired.