Inventors Pop-Up Books will help students to internalize what they learned during their American Inventors Unit.  This can also be used to write a creative letter to take home to parents. How you use the book is entirely up to you! Students can write about a famous American Inventor, or they can ... Read More

President's Day is our long-awaited February Holiday and it is right around the corner.  Engage your class with these fun mini-books (biographies) and activities! Next up, I have a Mini-Unit to share for your 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms.  Build fluency, clarifying strategies, and background ... Read More

In my classroom, it's all about responsibility and accountability.  I found a way to maintain positive communication with parents while still holding the student accountable in the classroom.  I put library card holders (Dollar Tree) in their mailboxes so it is not a center focus in my classroom. ... Read More

Using team points is a great way to encourage positive behavior. I have done tallies on the board with different table colors as headers. I decided to try something new this year and it doesn't cost a thing. At the end of the week, each team tallies up their points, and the best part is that they ... Read More

I have to share an amazing system for those students that need a little incentive for their behavior that works like a video game.  The student knows exactly what to expect, and there are no surprises with this system.  It works great for students who need routine and structure, and nothing else ... Read More

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