Grab all these resources HERE! Several years ago, I started digging into Greek and Latin roots and how they can make such a HUGE difference in students’ academic lives.  Seriously.  Understanding words by applying their knowledge of roots has been a game changer with spelling, ... Read More about Greek and Latin Roots in Upper Grade

Grab these posters HERE! As I type this post, I'm actually in Helsinki, Finland, which feels very appropriate, given that I'm sharing about GLOBAL learning!  I love to bring the world into our classroom and I love to show the world to my students. But how? There are many ways ... Read More about Global Learning with GATE Icons

These discussion cards are GREAT to get students moving and talking.  They LOVE them.  Grab them HERE. Back to school time (despite the inevitable stress) is honestly one of my very favorite times of year.  There is just so much newness and a clean slate for everyone.  I can't ... Read More about The First Days of School

I absolutely LOVE our morning meeting time!  You can grab these HERE. One of the top questions I get asked is regarding our daily morning meetings. Want to know why I've been hesitant to blog about it? I don't have good pictures. Want to know why I don't have good pictures? I'm IN the ... Read More about Morning Meetings in Fifth Grade

Students can swap out a dull pencil for a sharp one.  It's a class job for one student to keep them sharpened. Organization is my love language. If that's a thing. I just really, really, REALLY love when things are arranged in a systematic way that makes sense.  Bonus points if it's ... Read More about Organizational Systems that Work for Us

Okay, I've compiled my personal top favorite items that truly make teaching and learning fun!  None of these are necessities.  I promise.  They're just fun and add to our environment and classroom family! In no particular order, we have... 1: Sweet Smellies We call these Sweet ... Read More about Ten Classroom Faves that Make Teaching Fun