For generations, mathematics has been celebrated as the ultimate language of logic, laying the groundwork for the disciplines of science, engineering, economics, and more. It’s an art, a science, and a universal key to understanding the intricate patterns of our universe. Yet, for many students, this beautiful subject becomes a source of anxiety and apprehension. …
I wanted to write this Yoto player review because it’s my #1 favorite kid gadget OF ALL TIME, and I don’t think most Americans know about it! This is NOT a sponsored post, I’m just writing this review because I love ours with every cell of my being. Last fall, I was irritated because we…
Valentine’s Day poems are a great way for your child to show their teacher some love, and to lift her spirits during an otherwise challenging part of the school year. These Valentine’s Day poems for teachers from students are easy to use in many different ways: try writing one in an old-fashioned Valentine card cut…
I’ve been an elementary school reading teacher, a reading interventionist, and now a reading instructional coach. I’ve had so much fun compiling this list of the best, most appropriate books for 5th graders. Some are timeless treasures and others are modern winners. Most are likely to inspire some social emotional learning and expand the imagination….
I’ve been an elementary school reading teacher, a reading interventionist, and now a reading instructional coach. Plus, I’ve got a 7 year old daughter who is obsessed with reading! I’ve had so much fun compiling this list of the best chapter books for 6th graders. In fact, this list was supposed to be just 10…
I taught third graders for several years, and I’m now an instructional coach for elementary school reading teachers. Plus, I’ve got a little girl at home who is an avid reader. All of the books below are currently on our shelf at home, and I’ve used several of them as classroom texts. These are the…