Are you looking for fun ways to teach Math to your First Graders? Sometimes a worksheet just isn’t engaging enough. But what if there was a way to teach Math concepts that was truly engaging for your students? What if the result was a cute bulletin board? Best of all, what if the activity was crafty/artsy but was actually no… Read More
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How to Engage Reluctant Writers
Hey, so tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re teaching writing. You’ve finished your explicit teaching and explained the writing task. Your students have started working and they seem to be on task and scribbling down their story ideas. Then, you look over and see one of your students. Let’s call him Johnny. He’s got a blank piece of paper… Read More
Free Activity for Teaching S Blends
Hey! If you teach Kindergarten or First Grade, I bet you’re looking for FREE activities to help teach phonics, right? Of course! Who doesn’t love a good freebie? Well today I want to show you this fun and no prep free resource for teaching S blends to your little learners. What is it? The activities are ‘Color by Code’ worksheets…. Read More
How To Teach Magic E
I don’t know about you, but I’ve struggled in the past when it came to teaching magic/silent E. It’s just a tricky concept for little brains to comprehend! That’s why I think it’s hugely important to approach it in a fun and engaging way, so that students stay focused and on task. I find that coloring and using visuals is… Read More
What Are Boom Cards?
Perhaps you’ve heard the words ‘Boom Cards’ thrown around a lot lately in the teaching world. I bet you’re wondering what they are. Well fear not, I’m going to answer once and for all. Here’s the main idea – Boom cards are digital task cards that are played on the Boom Learning website. Now let’s dive in to what that… Read More
How To Turn Classroom Resources Into TPT Products
Are you wondering how to make money on Teachers Pay Teachers? First, ask yourself – Does this sound like you? You’re going to be teaching a concept in the coming weeks, but you just can’t find what you’re looking for. You search on TPT, google, and any other website you can get your hands on. But you just can’t find… Read More