Math facts are the building blocks of math. Without a strong foundation in math facts, students will struggle to comprehend higher-level math concepts. Unfortunately, many children lack fluency in their math facts.
According to a recent study, only 28% of third graders are proficient in math facts. This statistic is alarming, as it suggests that the majority of children are struggling to ... Read More about Building Math Fact Fluency in Children
Building Reading Fluency in Children
As children grow and develop, they need to learn how to read fluently in order to understand complex texts. Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and accurately, and it’s an essential skill that all children must develop.
Unfortunately, many kids struggle with reading fluency, and it can be a challenge for parents and teachers to help them build this skill. But never fear! With the ... Read More about Building Reading Fluency in Children
15 AMAZON FAVORITES FOR THE CLASSROOM
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12 Great Back to School Read Alouds
Teachers, are you looking for the perfect back to school read alouds? Do you need interactive activities for your students to participate in as a follow-up to the books? If so, keep reading! I have just what you need to fill in your lesson plans for the first week of school! Back to School is such an exciting time of year for both teachers and students! But, as all of us teachers ... Read More about 12 Great Back to School Read Alouds
Valentine’s Day Ideas and Activities and Freebie
Happy February Everyone!! Aren't you all glad we finished with the LONGEST month of the year--January! Is it just me or does January feel like it's 75 days long? (Credit to digitalmomblog.com for the meme!) But we made it!! Now it's almost time for Valentine's Day. You either love it or hate it as a teacher. I personally LOVE Valentine's Week, as we do so many fun and cute activities ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Ideas and Activities and Freebie
Tools for Teaching During a Pandemic, Part 1
Whew! Teaching is DIFFICULT on a normal day. Teaching during a Pandemic is many things-- CHALLENGING, FRUSTRATING, CONFUSING, and just down-right OVERWHELMING! We as teachers thought we knew what we were doing until we all were forced to go virtual in March of 2020. Most of us had no idea how to teach virtually. Many of us were balancing our own families while trying to be there "virtually" ... Read More about Tools for Teaching During a Pandemic, Part 1
