Using Weekly Letter Writing In the Classroom

…grading rubric to hold them accountable for their writing. Weekly Letter Writing Freebie You can download the free grading rubric, example letters, an information sheet, and monthly topic ideas at…

Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math

…based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.” (3.NBT.2) I could feel the joy bubbling up inside of me. I cannot emphasize enough how…

What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher

…worksheets. All of that is good and important: The more efficiently your class is run, the more hands-on your activities are, the more welcoming your classroom is, the better the…

Celebrate Do Something Nice Day!

…and learn to consider the needs of others! To help your students celebrate, I created this fun FREE printable. Click HERE to download this freebie, and then check out the…

Building EQ While Expanding IQ

…vocabulary) with building stronger, more confident children. This lesson strives to help students expand their emotional vocabulary while enhancing their EQ! I have included two FREE resources to help you…