Can you believe that it is almost the end of the school year? It’s something about April that gets me thinking about the end of the year. It’s the month after spring break, state testing season is drawing near, and the weather is getting warmer! With all of that happening at the same time, I need to remember to have some fun! So I’m rounding up my favorite end-of-the-year activities for 5th graders. These activities are all low prep for me but ... Read the Post...
5 Teacher Wardrobe Basics You Need
I’m such a sucker for basic pieces of clothing. I love a good capsule wardrobe and pairing basic staples with trendy finds. I’m sharing 5 teacher wardrobe basics that you need to have in your closet. And spoiler alert, you probably already have most of them! Teacher Capsule Item: The Tee Shirt One of those basics that I reach for time and time again is tee shirts. I just love the comfort they bring and just how easy it is to dress them up ... Read the Post...
3 Easy Ideas for Math Stations
When I was a first-year teacher, I tried out a ton of different things in my classroom. It was a rough year filled with everything negative you can think of. From behaviors involving window blinds, lighters, knives, and drugs, not to mention daily fights between gangs, my first year was rough. One good thing that came out of it? I tried ANY idea anyone told me. I was constantly googling how to do it (fill in the blank here). Finally, I stumbled ... Read the Post...
Converting from Fraction to Decimal Teaching Tips
Trying to make converting from fraction to decimal numbers more engaging? Me too! This is a new topic for me, teaching 6th grade math now. And it’s not nearly as exciting as other fraction lessons! So this blog post is for your benefit as much as mine! I’ve found some creative math poster ideas, fun math station rotation ideas, and engaging math lessons to help converting from fractions to decimals and percentages! What is converting ... Read the Post...
