It's no secret around here that I have done grade changes galore so I consider myself an expert on finding TPT Resources for just about anything grades 3-8. While grade specific resources have their time and place, resources that work for any grade work wonders and save you money! Below are my All-Time Favorite TPT Resources that work for any grade! If you are looking for more specific grade recommendations I have 3rd grade, 5th grade and 6-8 ... Read the Post...
How Batch Prepping Saved My Teaching Life
Here it is, my best strategy to save time in the teaching world! Drumroll…..cue the confetti….massive applause…..BATCH PREPPING! There it is in all her glory: Batch Prepping. I use Batch Prepping to save myself countless hours during the school year. Want to know how to save yourself hours too? And be prepared for every lesson before you even teach it? Well, grab yourself a hot cup of coffee and get ready to read! This post is ... Read the Post...
Unit Planning in 5 Easy Steps
Unit planning is such a basic part of teaching, but one that I think gets pushed to the wayside in the mix of everything else us teachers have to do! That's why I take some time during the summer to get ahead for next year, and unit planning makes my summer to do list. Before I jump into the steps I want to clarify that unit planning and long-range planning are slightly different. Long-range planning is more like mapping out what ... Read the Post...
The Best Diverse STEM Books
Do you have diverse books in your classroom shelves? Most likely the answer is yes. But do you have STEM focused books? And do those STEM focused books represent all of the students in your class? Kids benefit from seeing themselves in stories. The more mainstream we make diverse books in our classroom, the more mainstream we make diversity. Below is a round up for different diverse STEM books featuring either people of color or females. ... Read the Post...
