As we gear up for another school year it’s time to start thinking about finding that sweet spot between teaching, learning, and taking care of ourselves. Last year, I realized I needed to make a few changes to keep my sanity and joy intact. Here are three things I’m committing
As elementary teachers, we all know how challenging it can be to meet the diverse needs of your students. One effective way to provide personalized attention and support is through small group learning. Research shows that students in small groups perform better on assessments, with a significant increase in their
As the school year winds down, keeping upper elementary students engaged and motivated can be a challenge. However, the end of the year is the perfect time to incorporate fun and educational activities that will leave a lasting impression. Here are six engaging end-of-year activities that your third to fifth
5 Effective Strategies to Prevent the Summer Slide for Upper Elementary Math Students As the school year winds down, parents and teachers often worry about the dreaded “summer slide” – the tendency for students to forget the knowledge and skills they’ve learned over the break. This is especially concerning in
How Do You Teach Fifth Grade Measurement Conversions? Have you heard? Students HATE learning about measurement in math class. This was a sentence that I heard while at a gathering and I was completely shocked. I knew that it just was not true. And yes, I get it, everyone has
Teaching Word Problems in Fifth Grade Word problems are one of my FAVORITE things to teach. Yes, really! Why? Well, that’s easy! Word problems can be made relatable to the real world in so many ways.They make math have meaning and they encourage students to think about these connections as