We know as elementary teachers that when students struggle with basic facts, their confidence drops — and they waste time on things that should be automatic. That’s where “fact fluency” becomes a game changer. True math fluency is more than…
Verb tenses! Sometimes I feel like teaching irregular past-tense can feel like a chore. There are so many “rule-breakers,” so much memorization — and so many opportunities for students to get stuck or discouraged. But with this resource, you turn…
ESL tips for teachers! As we work with English learners, we see how their varied experiences shape the ways they learn and how we support them. Some of our students may have had interruptions in schooling or limited formal education,…
In this blog post, I want to cover some of the basics of elementary K-5 math by grade level. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching mathmatics, there are some general concepts and skills that students should master at each…
I love to teach vocabulary with FUN! These quirky words will spice up your vocabulary lessons and help students engagingly grasp new concepts. Ready to teach vocabulary? Check out these fun words! Teaching Tip: Act out a situation where someone…
Gracias The Thanksgiving Turkey is the perfect book if you are looking to make this Thanksgiving season a memorable learning experience for your students. 🦃 Perfect for building comprehension, vocabulary, and meaningful connections with your students this holiday season. This…
Ready to teach ESL? I love November! It brings crisp air, falling leaves (sometimes too many!), and cozy moments — the perfect time to introduce your ESL students to fun seasonal idioms! Idioms are tricky because their meanings don’t always…
Ready for November ESL? Let’s hit the ground running! The idiom “hit the ground running” means to start something and immediately work very hard and effectively. It’s the perfect phrase to describe what every ESL teacher aims to do at…
Use the tools to teach Math, because without a solid grasp of math terminology, students can struggle to make sense of word problems, explain their reasoning, and communicate their ideas effectively. Ready to equip your students with the tools they…
Many teachers want to know how to teach ESL students how to ask informational questions. Read on if you are looking for an exciting way to help your elementary English learners master this critical English skill. I love teaching ELLs…