Place value is a concept that can be a bit challenging for our students. But when you use giant base ten manipulatives, it makes a challenging skill a bit easier. When…
Ya’ll know I love a good game to teach or practice skills. I love keeping my kids engaged. But you also know I love making it simple. I mean, work…
Today I’m showing a video that highlights our math block. We follow the balanced math routine, which is much like the balanced literacy routine. It’s a very quick routine…
If you follow this blog or follow me on social media, you know music and YouTube is a central part of our classroom. We love to sing and dance. I…
I get asked a lot of questions about classroom management and what I do to keep my classroom running smoothly. Well honestly, I think it’s a lot of luck!…
There is nothing more powerful than experiencing our classroom and teaching from the student perspective. We all know how much we can learn from watching ourselves on video. Imagine how…