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Hey teachers! Looking for a comprehensive ELA for 3rd grade resource to cover and review all of your important reading and writing skills? Need to make sure your 3rd graders meet their ELA standards and are prepared for state testing? I’ve got just the thing for you! ELA for 3rd grade is so, so important for students. At the third grade level, they are continuing to build upon the foundation of reading, writing, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills. These concepts will pave the way for future su[...]

Who else had heard the phrase “I can’t” too many times to count in their classroom? Yep, us teachers know that a kid who thinks they can’t do something is pretty much as stubborn as they get. And I think all of us have had similar thoughts ourselves! It’s so important to instill growth mindsets in students, especially when it comes to younger kids. A “can’t do” attitude can seriously get in the way of students’ development and desire to achieve as they get older. But what exactly i[...]

Hey teachers! Are you searching for one easy resource that keeps on giving, all year long? My Research Project Template for Elementary Students is perfect for you! We all know that research skills are super important for students to have, but some of you may be wondering how best to fit research into a younger student’s curriculum. Typically when you think of research, you think of long hours in a college library and tons of citations. Well, it’s easier than you might think! Seriously, you can do a[...]

Have you ever served as a mentor for a student teacher? Searching for an easy way to record feedback for student teachers? If you are welcoming a student teacher into your classroom this year for the first time or need a plan to make mentoring easier for you, I have got the perfect resource for you! You can learn a lot about the best practices for teaching while studying education, but there really isn’t a substitute for getting actual, hands-on experience in the classroom. Every single class, day, and[...]

Hey teachers! Getting caught up in the craziness of back to school season? I’ve got the perfect low prep activity for you! Back to school time is one of my favorite periods of the year. It’s always so exciting for a new group of students to walk through the door. I love decorating the classroom, getting fun activities gathered together, and the excitement in the air as a whole new year of learning approaches! Of course, getting to know all of the new faces in class is a must. Whether you are good w[...]

The volcano science experiment is classic for a reason — students love them! It’s so important to peak students’ interest in the STEM field from a young age. Studies have shown that early interest and experience in STEM skills is tied to continued interest and success in academics. American University states, “Early STEM education can promote ongoing academic success, and children who learn STEM concepts throughout their education are better prepared to meet increasingly technology-focused prof[...]

One of my top priorities as a teacher is making sure anything on our classroom walls can be used as a resource for students! I don’t know about you, but I can’t imagine feeling excited for a day of learning in a drab room. For older students, it’s not really a necessity, but for the younger kids, I know they just love having a classroom with colorful or calming decorative resources to look at! Bright borders, fun and educational anchor charts, and story characters are always welcome additions to[...]

You’re probably well aware that great reading skills aren’t formed overnight! Creating a classroom full of excellent readers takes lots of practice and activities to get there and meet the required learning standards. Students begin to build their reading skills when they learn the alphabet and the sounds of letters. After that, they’ll need to master the many different blends of sounds that the alphabet can create. Without the right building blocks of reading and phonetic skills, students won[...]

From my experience, students will take a hands-on activity over a less interactive one any day, and I bet some of you would agree! Little minds wander easily, and it can be difficult to get younger students to focus on a lesson for longer than a few minutes. Even so, in these younger, formative years, we as teachers know how important it is to get those core skills down so they don’t face problems in school down the road. With that being said, I’m always looking for and creating interactive[...]

The best way to make learning place value fun for students? Turn it into a game, of course! From first through third grade, it’s the time to get down crucial number skills to form a strong base for more advanced math. The problem is, it can be difficult to make this place value dice game and worksheets fun for students. Place value in particular is a concept that precedes many advanced skills, including multiple-digit multiplication, decimals, regrouping in addition and subtraction, and more. Whil[...]