

National Cheese Pizza Day Activities: A Fun Day of Pizza, Fractions, Sequencing & Writing
Looking for a fun way to celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day? We worked on sequencing, fractions, graphing, writing, and following directions, and then students made their own mini pizzas.
6 hours ago4 min read


Labor Day Reading Comprehension Activity
Looking for an easy Labor Day activity for your classroom? I used this reading passage, vocabulary practice, and “When I Grow Up” writing activity with my 2nd graders to learn about workers, community, and why we celebrate Labor Day.
Sep 31 min read


Teaching Reveal Math: What I’ve Learned (and What Makes It Work Better)
After using Reveal Math for a few years, I’ve found a routine that works for my 2nd grade classroom. See how I use the teacher tray, learning targets, vocabulary, and lesson adjustments to make Reveal Math work for my students.
May 20, 20253 min read


End-of-Year Reading Reflection Activities to Celebrate Student Growth
My first year as a reading interventionist went by so fast. It felt like one minute I was learning my students’ names and setting goals with them, and the next we were getting ready to wrap up the school year. One of my favorite parts of the year was watching students realize how much they had grown as readers. Some made big gains in decoding and fluency, while others became more confident or started enjoying reading more than they had before. As we got closer to the end of t
May 6, 20252 min read


Printable RTI Data Binder for Teachers: A Simple System to Stay Organized
Stay organized with RTI. Discover a simple binder system to track Tier 2 & 3 interventions, document progress, and reduce paperwork stress.
May 2, 20253 min read


Retro Fun & Funky Vibes in Our Classroom
Take a look at how I used a Retro Fun & Funky classroom theme to create a colorful, cheerful space with coordinating decor, labels, signs, and a more.
Jul 24, 20231 min read


Book Review Templates for Students: An Easy Reading Response Activity
Book review templates are an easy way to help students organize their thoughts, share their opinions, and respond to the books they read.
Jul 17, 20232 min read


