Are you tired of worksheets? I know I certainly get to that point! And don’t get me wrong, they do serve a purpose. But teachers and students alike can burn out from them. Monotony. Boring. Unengaging. Repetitive. Did I mention boring?Keep reading to see my 15 tips AND sign up to get a printable with seven BONUS tips! (Or click here to get ALL the tips WITH the freebies right now!)Learning doesn’t need to be boring! Often all we need to do as … [Read more...] about Tips for Teachers Who Are Tired of Worksheets
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DIVISION Pumpkin Puzzle Craft Activity
These DIVISION pumpkin puzzles are a great way for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom or homeschool students to get some fun division practice in. Paper AND digital options available! Use them for fall or Halloween math activities, centers, or game. With a no prep option - these are the perfect last minute resource! WHAT YOU GET: Three easier pumpkin puzzles (12 pieces each) with 17 problems to match Three harder pumpkin puzzle options … [Read more...] about DIVISION Pumpkin Puzzle Craft Activity
SUBTRACTION Turkey Craft Activity | FUN Thanksgiving Math Games
These Thanksgiving Math Centers Subtraction Turkey Puzzles make it quick and easy for teachers to provide hands on activities that meet the needs of all students! This download includes print AND digital options! All three puzzles are engaging and fun. They're great for your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade classroom or homeschool students. WANT TO SAVE SOME MONEY AND HAVE SUBTRACTION MATH SHAPE PUZZLES FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR? Check out this … [Read more...] about SUBTRACTION Turkey Craft Activity | FUN Thanksgiving Math Games
10 Ways to Keep Parents From Calling Your Principal
Even as a teacher, you dread it when you get told to come to the principal's office. "What did I do?" if often the first thought that goes through a teacher's head. While there's a good chance you've done nothing wrong, you may have. We all make mistakes. As an elementary principal and K-12 special education director, I saw firsthand some things teachers do that is upsetting to parents and makes them pick up a phone and call the … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Keep Parents From Calling Your Principal
Magic Square Math Games — to end the year with your sanity!
Let's face it - this time of year is CRAZY! The kids are wanting to spend all their time outside, teachers are stressed out and ready for summer, and sometimes things can get a little hectic with everything going on. So - why not try some math games? They'll take a little bit of prep work on your part, but then you'll have engaging activities for years to come! Try Magic Squares! These fun activities are engaging for students of all ages! … [Read more...] about Magic Square Math Games — to end the year with your sanity!
School Wide Christmas Craft Project
Let’s bring some seasonal cheer into your elementary school this holiday season with this school wide Christmas craft project. Each student from preK to upper elementary will complete a puzzle (or simply color a coloring page for the youngest kiddos). Then string them altogether and you have a great Christmas display for everyone in the school to enjoy! This post contains affiliate links. This means I make a small commission at NO EXTRA CHARGE to … [Read more...] about School Wide Christmas Craft Project
100th Day Math Activities | Addition Practice for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Grade
This 100th Day of School Shopping Spree is a great activity to celebrate Day 100 in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade while focusing on money. The puzzle is a PDF download. You will NOT be able to edit or modify the apples. WHAT YOU GET: Three student pages One teacher direction page (with teaching tips and enrichment options!) HOW CAN I USE THESE PUZZLES? 100th Day of school money practice Money review PREP WORK: … [Read more...] about 100th Day Math Activities | Addition Practice for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Grade
Our Students Needs Hands-on Time with Manipulatives!
Our Students Needs Hands-on Time with Manipulatives! Break out those manipulatives! Now that the majority of the states have adopted and implemented the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics, we have been promised that there will be less concepts to teach while having more time to teach a concept in depth so that children can develop these deep understandings of the concepts. Ok. Hmmm. Yeah. So now what? Is this the … [Read more...] about Our Students Needs Hands-on Time with Manipulatives!
End of Year Turtle Compliments
As we near the end of the year, I always try to do some fun activities with the students. One of these is to focus on what great students I have had all year! (Print and digital ideas are included below!!) TURTLE COMPLIMENTS! Print activity for in person learning - This is an activity we did in college on one of our last day's before student teaching. Each students puts a paper plate on their back (their shell) with a small piece of tape and … [Read more...] about End of Year Turtle Compliments
