It’s always a stretch to spring break- a “can I even muster patience and effort for one more day?” kind of stretch to spring break. It’s okay to feel that, and it’s necessary to listen to it. Take a break. In my early years of teaching, I thought- oh good, moment to catch up on…
I’ll never forget my first elementary homeroom after getting my master’s degree, teaching fourth grade, worrying the walls of the classroom might not be inspiring enough. It was March, and I spent so much of the school year trying to keep up with my teaching, and the walls had seen little change, little attention. So,…
A day to celebrate math?! Yes, please! It doesn’t matter the age, the understanding a circle’s circumference- celebrate Pi Day! One of my favorite Pi Day activities for 3rd grade and above: Pi Day Activity Tools: And there are SOOOO many fun websites to explore talking about Pi. It might be fun to discuss good…
It’s one of those times of year when it becomes glaringly apparent that we all need a little fresh air, a solid dose of sunshine, and for everyone to have some space. It’s one of those times of year when you have pushed your drained self to write a pretty solid lesson. Then, you walk…