May holidays are a great opportunity for ESL teachers to get creative and have fun with their English learners. It’s the perfect time of year to celebrate different cultures, practice language skills, and explore new topics together! The best way…
Are you ready to wrap up the year with some new Math strategies? As we approach the end of another school year, it’s crucial to ensure our young mathematicians leave with a solid grasp of key concepts. To help you…
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As May approaches, elementary math educators find themselves in a pivotal position to consolidate key mathematical concepts before students progress to the next grade level. With the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) guiding instruction, it’s crucial to leverage the remaining…
It’s May and summer is getting closer and closer…can you feel it? In this blog post, we delve into a bouquet of idiomatic expressions that capture the essence of May’s rejuvenation, growth, and renewal, exploring timeless phrases like “April showers…
Building a strong foundation when teaching number sense is essential for young learners in kindergarten and 1st grade as they begin their mathematical journey. Number sense encompasses a range of skills, from counting and recognizing numbers to understanding basic addition…
Which is which? lie, lay, or laid Hi everyone,We all goof this one up!Just to remind us when we are getting ready to lie down or if we are lying down.present tense of verb ‘to lie’I lie, or I am…
💖Hello everyone! This is an old blog post I wrote a few years ago when I was Co-Teaching 5th Grade Math. I wanted to share it with you again! Enjoy 😊 Co Teaching 5th Grade Math Oh my gosh it…
Here comes May! As teachers we know that teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to newcomers requires lessons at each language domain – speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In this blog post, we’ll explore strategies for teaching ESL newcomers…
Teaching geometry words to elementary students is fun! Here is a simple guide to help you be a rock star whe teaching geometry vocabulary to your students! Start Talking About Shapes First off, introduce the idea of geometry words to…
