Do you use anchor charts? I use both the handwritten ones and the ones I make on the computer. My newest project is an anchor chart notebook.  It will contain anchor charts for the following 3rd grade subjects:  Reading, Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies. My plan is to put them ...

Are you looking for some ways to splash FUN into your school day? Education.com is the answer! They have thousands of printables for every grade level and subject area. Warning: This is a teacher's dream site so make sure you have lots of ink on hand and your printer is ready to go! You may get lost in the hours of ...

Your child will encounter many teachers in his/her lifetime. Not only will there be teachers in the classroom, but there will be just as many outside of the classroom.  He/she will have teachers in sports, after school activities, music lessons, girl/boy scouts etc.  Your child will have to listen and learn from many adults but the most important ...

Myself and a few other bloggers have created CCSS Assessment Packs to help ease the transition into Common Core! Jenaya from Lesson Plan Diva is offering sets for 1st grade!     Denise from Sunny Days in Second Grade is offering sets for 2nd grade!     I am offering sets for 3rd grade!       Mandy from Cooperative ...

Yesterday, I shared with you my End of Year Student ''Uniqueness'' Ceremony.  This is just one way that I end the year with my students.  Another way that we share in each others multiple intelligences, is by doing a project-based learning unit at the end of the year.  This project has a two-fold target; first, to get the students actively ...

Since April is National Poetry Month, I thought I would do a short post on some of my current students' favorite poetry books. Last week, I hosted a Link Party where everyone could add their favorite poetry resources, lessons, blogs, or projects.There were a total of 46 links added. My students have had a great time collaboratively publishing ...

I know that hands down incorporating literacy in the math classroom is very difficult, even for veteran teachers.  My sister who is going to be an Eelementary teacher received a book in the mail that caught my eye, it was called ''50 Literacy Strategies: Step by Step,'' by Gail E. Tompkins.  A few of the more interesting things I came up ...

Here are some Wondeful End of the Year Activities..check them out! Strawberry day: Math & Literacy Fun: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Strawberry-Day-Math-Literacy-Fun My End of the Year Memory Book: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/My-End-of-the-Year-Memory-Booklet Popsicle ...

Today marks the one week anniversary for our site and we have learned a lot in a short period of time. The response has been incredible and the feedback we are getting from our customers/visitors has been both insightful and positive. We want to thank everyone who checked us out and invite everyone who hasn't to come take a look. ...

Many students make it to 5th grade and have haven't done many experiments in previous grades.  Whether it is due to focus on math/reading to pass standardized test scores, lack of effort/knowlege to teach science using hands-on techniques, to limited time; I think this is a major missed opportunity for students and teachers. Teaching ...