Multiplication is my favorite operation and if that’s not nerdy I don’t know what is! Multiplication is my favorite so it makes sense that Multiplication for 5th Grade would be my favorite unit to teach! When I taught 3rd grade I felt the same way, getting to start students off on their learning of all things multiplication. Somewhere between the excitement of learning the times' symbol to 5th grade, students lose that excitement. And ... Read the Post...
9 Important Teacher Summer To Do List Ideas
Talking about a summer to-do list in May? If you are more in the frame of ‘what month do schools end’ than thinking about starting the next school year, that’s ok! I find myself starting to reflect and brainstorm for the next school year before the current one even ends. I like the fresh start and personally hate saying goodbye to my students so thinking about the future is just easier. I start thinking about my teacher summer to do list as I ... Read the Post...
10 Easy & Cute Spring Outfits for Teachers
Spring outfits for teachers are probably my favorite type of teaching clothes. I just love the spring dresses, denim jackets, and breaking out my white jeans again! However, this time of year is sometimes a pain to dress for. Like is it going to be sunny and 75? Raining and dreary? Cold in the morning and hot by recess? Or is it going to snow? Dressing for spring in the Midwest is not for the faint of heart! BUT I’m sharing my favorite spring ... Read the Post...
10 End of Year Activities for Middle School
Asking yourself, ‘what month do schools end?” It's that time of the year and I’m right there with you! The end of the school year is coming up and I’m over here trying to keep my students engaged, and let’s be real- entertained, until that last day of school! Look no further, I’ve rounded up a bunch of end of year activities for middle school students. Quotes, end of school year addition I love using quotes in my classroom and these ones ... Read the Post...
