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Need an idea for a gift basket item, without coming up with a gift basket theme, going to get the materials, and making it look super pretty? See this...

Parent Communication

The Gifting Tree

Giving students a choice board option, such as a spelling menu for homework, encourages a "buy-in" from that student. Anytime you are given a choice, you are more likely to want to follow through on the selection you made.

Assessment

Order Up with Choice Boards!

Desks are staggered upon each other so that each student has his or her own space. Even with the separation, there is still opportunity for interaction among peers.

24 Students | Classroom Seating Charts

Classroom Seating Chart: Driving the Bus

Place value doesn't have to be super confusing or involve a lot of expensive manipulatives! Grab a box of straws and get the learning started!

Lesson Plan Inspo

Serving Up Place Value with Straws

Check out this fun way to check for previous vocabulary knowledge when starting a new unit of learning in the classroom. Works for reading and math!

Guest Blogs | Lesson Plan Inspo

Start with a Word Splash!

I love using fun math games in the classroom for a variety of reasons: differentiation, brain breaks, indoor recess, or even as a behavior party reward!

Fall | Seasonal

Moving Into Fall Strategy Game

I am a bit of a pocket charts junkie. Whew! It feels better to have just said it out loud. Can you relate? I share some of my faves on the blog today!

Classroom Decor

An Ode to Pocket Charts: 3 Ideas

Student learning activities can be completed in small groups with this classroom desk arrangement. Students are facing one another to discuss books in literature circles or to debate theory.

30 Students | Classroom Seating Charts

Classroom Seating Chart: Oval vs Circle