"Bubble gum bubble gum in a dish, how many pieces do you wish? 1,2,3,4,5,6..." Have you ever sung that rhyme or a similar one? When I was a kid, the bubble gum chant was my favorite song to sing while jumping with the long jump rope. I recently … [Continue reading]
If you like deals on teaching resources, where should you visit? Markdown Monday. It's one of my favorite linky parties to join. As a buyer, it's great because you are able to see resources that are marked down for that week only. It's … [Continue reading]
With Mother's Day coming up, I compiled a few mom moments that I could recall. A Few Mom Moments: 1. Sitting in the chair at the dentist feels like a mini vacation. 2. Making sure everyone has everything they need before you pour the milk on … [Continue reading]
This book is great for the last day or week of school. For me, it's an instant classic because it portrays how the teacher feels so well. Sentimental, but ready for a much-deserved break. This author gets it. Last Day Blues is by Julie … [Continue reading]
What is the one thing you can do when your students haven't used a particular math manipulative in your class yet? Let them explore the items. Why explore math manipulatives? The top reason is that kids usually need to play with items before … [Continue reading]