Rounding to the nearest thousand, hundred, and ten is often difficult for students. In my adult brain, it seems so natural and easy. That is not the case with some students though, and the concept can be incredibly challenging for children. After years of teaching this concept,
Archives for August 2016
Writing a Class Digital Newsletter
Back to school time is one of my favorite times of year. Yes, it's hectic, exhausting, and more than a bit overwhelming, but it's so fun and exciting! I love being able to start fresh every year with new students, new ideas, and new goals. This year I am departmentalizing, and
Creative Writing Prompts
Creative writing prompts often don't have a place in today's classroom. Rarely will we ever see creative writing in our standards or curriculum. However, it doesn't have to be completely eliminated or replaced. I've found ways to incorporate creative writing prompts into the
Prepping My New Classroom
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If your looking for ideas on prepping your classroom for the new school year, be sure to keep reading. I'm officinally finished with classroom preparation, because today ends my first full week of back to school. As you already know, inservice days and first days with
4th Grade Multiplication Unit
There are few things more exhausting, yet exciting, than the start of a new school year. I had to put my product creating and blogging on pause for a couple of weeks while I set up my new classroom and taught my first week of school. During this time of year, I always feel like