Multiplicative comparison activities and lessons for 4th grade math teachers.

Teach tornadoes with confidence using engaging activities, experiments, reading passages, safety lessons, and weather resources designed for 4th and 5th grade students.

Tips and strategies for teaching Americans Symbols and Landmarks.

When I first moved to fourth grade, I searched everywhere for engaging social studies resources. The book we used was old, dusty, and...

There are so many wonderful books to celebrate African American history. In my classroom, I love filling my shelves with all different types of African American books. African American history is American history. It needs to be shared and celebrated! Here are some of my favorite books. You can click on each picture to access my Amazon affiliate link. Picture Books Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she became a symbol of the civil right

I don't know about you, but I think the first day of school is one of the hardest days of the year! From bell to bell, there are little eyes just staring at you, waiting to be entertained. With so many rules and procedures and routines to cover, the day can feel like it lags on forever. Here are some tips to help ease those first-day jitters. I've included morning work, reading ideas, Easy Ice Breakers, Math games, and a Science idea. First Day of School Seat Work Activities

A couple years ago, when my principal first told us she wanted all teachers to start implementing student led conferences (SLC) you...

If you were in the path of a horrible storm, my thoughts and sympathies are with you. This week, our community finds itself rebuilding from Hurricane Ian. We have been out of school for almost week due to the flooding, power outages, and damage many people experienced. Some families lost everything, while other areas of town appear untouched. How do we talk to our students about hurricanes or any natural disaster that occurs locally? How do we let those kids who will need o