Are Math Centers Just Busy Work?

 Let me ask you, do you think math centers are just busy work? I don’t and I want to share with you why! In my class, math centers are a class favorite for many reasons.  Sadly, some administrators or teachers may look at games as just a filler to give teachers time to do something […]

Monthly Reflection Writing

It’s important for students to reflect on their learning.   This is a simple, yet powerful monthly reflection strategy that works well for students in K-2.  You can send it home right away to share learning with parents, include the chart in your newsletter, or keep student writing in your memory book for a keepsake. […]

So many questions about the Teachers Pay Teachers Conference…Answered!

Whether you attended the first annual Teachers Pay Teachers Conference last year or you’re a newbie, I’m sure you’re filled with excitement, butterflies, and a ton of questions.  I blogged over at The Primary Pack and I’m so excited for all of my new friends to attend this year but I started to feel like a […]

So Cal End of the Year Link Up {FREEBIES}

I’m so happy to be hosting the So Cal Blogger link up with some of my friends from all over Southern California! The best thing about this little blogging community is that I’ve met some honest-to-goodness genuine friends over the last couple of years.  You can see some of our meet ups, here, here, and […]

VIP Supply Caddy in your Classroom

Are you looking for a classroom management strategy that’s easy to use?  I’ve got a VIP Supply Caddy that any student would love!  We’ve got 25 days left and I’m pulling out all of the stops to ensure that my little guys are doing their best to be on task, respectful, and responsible. What is […]

Teacher Appreciation and a Tieks Giveaway

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! I’m so excited to be teaming up with the girls from The Primary Pack to bring you this fabulous Giveaway! We really want you to know how much we appreciate you and how amazing we think you are. Teachers are the most dedicated, hard-working people around, and we want to celebrate […]

Is Parent Communication Really Necessary?

I’ve met several teachers along the way who simply don’t communicate with parents, they just don’t see that it’s necessary.  Once I picked my jaw up off the floor and kept the comments in my head from coming out of my mouth, I went along my merry little way.   If I can say one […]

What our day looks like in 2nd grade {Schedule Freebie}

I’m so glad to be linking up with my friends Ashley and Angie to share what our schedule looks like and how our day runs.  I try to keep our schedule pretty consistent because it helps our class run smoothly. Every morning, students come in take out their journal and answer the prompt on the […]