It's important that children spend some time in conversation.  Brain research proves that, and as classroom teachers, we know we need ...

I am so ready for Spring!  Here in New Hampshire, the temperature seems to have trouble getting past the 40s, and there are still patches o...

Looking for some ideas for those cute little plastic eggs you find everywhere this time of year? I've got a few ideas!  Come on over t...

I have some students in my class who don't quite have "number sense".  These are the kids who still don't automatically ...

Sometimes I amaze myself by how I keep thinking of school, even when they have a day off!  I took a day on Thursday because I had 3 medic...

I just love this time of year!  I love it so much that I've got a few freebies that can be easily added to your collection! A Calend...

I've been blessed with the gift of time! Since I'm piloting a new math program this year, I've had some time at the beginnin...

I love making games that my children enjoy and want to play!  I have several football fans in my classroom, and I put together some footbal...

This week, we've been using my Addition Strategies pack to review the different strategies to use when adding.... These a...

I was lucky to have the opportunity to guest post for Raki's Rad Resources last week.  I told about a few games that can be played u...

Come on over and check out my Back to School centers!

I have officially lived through 35 "last days of school" as a teacher.  (I'm not doing the math to include my last days of s...

One of our centers this week is to order and compare numbers. The kids love using decks of cards! Come on over to read all...

This week, we've been using a LOT of Laura Numeroff's books to help guide our lessons. Come on over to see what kind o...