Blogs & Articles

As we leave October behind and enter the month of November, we can begin to see how quickly the holiday season is approaching. Do you remember when you first learned about Thanksgiving, the pilgrim … read more

With the pressure to raise standardized test scores and meet educational mandates, some of our schools have decided that they don’t have the instructional time available to dedicate to handwriting ins … read more

What is STEM? STEM is a hot word these days, so you already know STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The buzz about STEM began when educators starting looking at what a … read more

Let’s Give ‘Em Pumpkin to Talk About Oh my gourd! October is here—the most frightfully fun time of the year! We know kids are excited for costumes and candy—but there’s so much more skele-fun to sca … read more

Ah, fall is in the air! With the changing season, we see aisles upon aisles of back-to-school supplies, new class schedules, and new school clothes. We also see the parents with exhausted faces … read more

What Is Math Workshop? Math workshop is known by various names: math workshop, leveled math groups, guided math, differentiated groups, etc. Whatever you call it, math workshop is a valuable wa … read more

If you love rainbows as much as I do, then this article is for you!I have been teaching kindergarten for 13 years now, and I have had many classroom themes over the years. A few years back, I decided … read more

There’s no doubt that the school year can be stressful. Both teachers and students face many challenges each day—there’s no need to complicate things. Several resources are available to teachers … read more

The days are growing shorter, the air is cooler, and the sights and sounds of fall are all around. Grab the opportunities the season has to offer and bring some meaningful learning into your classroom … read more

Pocket charts are a teacher’s best friend. Not only are they durable and easily storable, but they can attach to walls, bulletin boards, or stands, making them one of the most versatile and valu … read more

It’s the first day of school—a time that’s both exciting and stressful. You may know some of your students, but others are probably new—and a little nervous. It’s up to you to foster a positive learni … read more

What is an anchor chart? Simply stated, an anchor chart is a visual way to teach a topic. Create them at the beginning of new learning. A good anchor chart is a collaboration between you and your … read more