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Making Mother's Day Special in Your Elementary School

Help students design a craft and card for their moms, grandmas, and aunts to celebrate Mother’s Day! Watch the included video to learn how.

Teach the Teacher: The Perfect Last-Week-of-School Activity

Dec 136 min read

Teach the Teacher: The Perfect Last-Week-of-School Activity

Teach the Teacher is a fun event to engage your class during the last week of school. Invite students to share about an area of expertise.

Testing Week Survival Tips for Teachers and Students

Dec 67 min read

Testing Week Survival Tips for Teachers and Students

Test taking strategies and activities prepare elementary students to approach state exams with confidence. Build a positive mindset in kids.

Economics Assembly Line: All-Time Favorite Social Studies Activity

Dec 26 min read

Economics Assembly Line: All-Time Favorite Social Studies Activity

Run a pretend pizza shop! This hands-on history simulation teaches supply, demand, and assembly line efficiency in a fun, interactive way.

Book Review: A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff

Nov 86 min read

Book Review: A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff

Read A Tangle of Knots written by Lisa Graff with your upper elementary students in a literature circle, novel study, or book club.

Book Review: The Elephant's Girl by Celesta Rimington

Nov 76 min read

Book Review: The Elephant's Girl by Celesta Rimington

Read The Elephant's Girl written by Celesta Rimington with your upper elementary students in a literature circle, novel study, or book club.

Book Review: Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley

Nov 66 min read

Book Review: Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley

Read Circus Mirandus written by Cassie Beasley with your upper elementary students in a literature circle, novel study, or book club.

Book Review: Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty

Nov 56 min read

Book Review: Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty

Read Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty with your upper elementary students in a literature circle, novel study, or book club.

Foldables 101: How to Print Double-Sided Templates and Engage Students in Any Lesson

Nov 28 min read

Foldables 101: How to Print Double-Sided Templates and Engage Students in Any Lesson

Engage students with foldable style notes. Edit the text in these Google Slides templates and print double-sided foldables for any subject.

The Power of Test Corrections in Improving Students' Skills

Oct 307 min read

The Power of Test Corrections in Improving Students' Skills

Turn assessments into growth opportunities! Learn how test corrections help students reflect, improve skills, and foster a growth mindset.

Oct 307 min read

7 Ideas for Teaching "A Christmas Carol" During Language Arts this December

Teach A Christmas Carol this December! Explore Dickens, Victorian England, and creative projects to engage students with its themes.

Beyond the Letter Grade: Standards-Based Grading and Visible Learning Empowers Students and Teachers

Sep 63 min read

Elementary Teaching

Beyond the Letter Grade: Standards-Based Grading and Visible Learning Empowers Students and Teachers

Discover how to make learning more visible for students and parents in standards-based grading classrooms with data binders and visuals.

The Power of Stories: Reading Aloud in Elementary Classrooms

Sep 34 min read

The Power of Stories: Reading Aloud in Elementary Classrooms

Incorporate read alouds into your classroom routines. Explore the book I chose to read on the First Day of 4th Grade every August.

How Classroom Jobs Can Make Your Job Easier

Aug 273 min read

How Classroom Jobs Can Make Your Job Easier

Team jobs help students work together and save teachers from having to switch roles every week. These editable team jobs save you time!

Classroom Supplies that Made My Wishlist

Jul 93 min read

Classroom Supplies that Made My Wishlist

As an elementary teacher, having the right supplies can make a world of difference in creating an organized and efficient classroom.

Jul 94 min read

Math

How to Increase Student Learning with iReady Math Worksheets

Increase student learning with supplemental materials for iReady Math curriculum.

Top 5 Mistakes of New Teachers Pay Teachers Sellers

Nov 9, 20232 min read

Curriculum Design

Top 5 Mistakes of New Teachers Pay Teachers Sellers

Interested in starting your own store on Teachers Pay Teachers? Learn from these 5 mistakes and grow your store faster!

Oct 2, 20233 min read

Holiday Math Banners Save the Day!

The holiday season is a magical time for students, filled with excitement and anticipation. As educators, we often find ourselves...

Stacking Marbles During Preschool Transitions

Sep 9, 20234 min read