Last week I posted about How to Select the BEST Whiteboards for Students. If you missed it, be sure to check it out! So, it’s only fitting that this week I delve into dry erase markers. And just like with whiteboards, all dry erase markers are not created equal! The only difference here is that there is a clear winner […]
Dry Erase Markers Ranked: Worst to Best
How to Select the Best Whiteboards for Students
Individual student whiteboards are a must-have, especially in an elementary classroom! They have unlimited uses and will be used every single day. Some uses include solving a math problem and holding it up to compare with the class, writing words, writing yes/no to answer a question, etc. However, when selecting whiteboards for your students, all whiteboards are not created equal. […]
It’s Fire Safety Month!
Fire Safety Week starts today, Oct. 6! And all of the month of October is Fire Safety Month! Teaching about fire safety is an important life skill for students and teaching about firefighters fits in with social studies, as firefighters do an important job in the community. There are so many great activites that go along with fire safety! I’m […]
How Teaching Multilingual Learners to Read is Different
Hispanic Heritage Month started Sept. 15 and goes until Oct. 15. During this time of celebrating the Hispanic culture, I thought it a great time to address how teaching our multilingual learners to read is different than teaching our native English speakers to read. I have experience in this area, being that my school has a large Hispanic population and […]
Food for Thought: Use Food as a Math Manipulative
For some reason I have math on my mind, so I’m going to continue this week by sharing what food items students can use as a math manipulative. Math manipulatives are engaging for students because they make math come alive in a concrete way. Students can grasp math concepts easier when they can touch it, see it, and talk about […]
5 of the Most Versatile Math Manipulatives
With lower elementary students, hands-on math is a must! Even with older students, using math manipulatives can be helpful for students to grasp math concepts. Most schools provide teachers with the math manipulatives that they’ll need to teach the selected math curriculum of the district, but those may not be the best options. Furthermore, you may get into a classroom […]
10 Simple No-Bake Fall Snacks to Make in the Classroom
Making snacks with your students throughout the year can be a lot of fun and include a lot of learning! Reading a recipe and, maybe, writing one. Math with measuring ingredients. Or, even, some science or social studies, if creating a food model or discussing where the food came from. Since most classrooms aren’t equipped with ovens or other cooking […]
15 Marvelous Math Videos
A marvelous way to practice and review math skills is by playing interactive math videos! It will get students out of their seats and actively engaged in math learning. This is great for students who learn best kinesthetically and/or for students who need to expend some pent up energy. So, turn on your interactive whiteboard and tap on one of […]
A Step-By-Step Guide to Interpreting Test Results to Form Small Groups
After only a few days of school, we are already having students complete beginning of the year benchmark assessents. These assessments are important for getting the baseline for each student for the year, so we can see their growth throughout. They are, also, an important tool for finding out our students’ strengths and weaknesses to be used to inform our […]
7 Simple Money Saving Tips For Teachers
With prices on the rise, who isn’t looking for ways to cut costs and save money? But in particular one group stands out to me: Teachers! Teachers by nature are bargain hunters. We are always looking for a deal as well as always saving things because we may be able to “use it later.” How many of you have a […]