Free New Year Close Reading Activity
Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe a new year is upon us. As you prepare to head…
How to Teach Students Playground and Recess Rules
Teaching rules and procedures is an important part of any classroom teacher’s first weeks of school lesson plans. …
Digital Activities for Composing and Decomposing Teen Numbers
Composing and Decomposing teen numbers into tens and ones is one of my favorite skills to teach. This…
Seasonal Non-Fiction Reading Passages with Comprehension Checks
I have created many units and freebies, most of which include non-fiction reading passages. Over the years, one…
Election Day 2020 Classroom Resources
Several years ago, in the midst of an election season, I began to think about how to teach…
Digital Timers for Virtual Learning Breaks
I am teaching First Grade virtually 100% through at least the end of December. In my District, parents…
Whole Brain Teaching Super Improver Wall
After using the clipchart system in my classroom for several years, I wanted a change. I often felt…