How to Run Secret Santa Activities in your Classroom
The holidays are the perfect time of year for lessons on gratitude and generosity, holiday cheer, and happiness. One great idea to help spread those
5 Fun & Free Ideas to Teach about the Aztecs
If you’ve been searching for the Aztecs and ideas to teach, you may have been searching for a while. There are not a lot of
Classroom Organization with Colors Eases Anxiety and Creates Time
Classroom organization can be a struggle for many people. I know when I was completing my student teaching and just had papers to manage, I
We Hold These Truths: A Kindness Campaign
I’ve joined with dozens, if not hundreds of other TpT authors to celebrate Inauguration Day in a new and exciting way this year. We’ve created
Halloween Freebie for 6th Grade Math
I know I’m a little late to the party with Halloween only being 9 short days away, but if you haven’t quite planned out your
6 Ideas for Building Positive Classroom Culture Throughout the Year
Establishing a positive classroom culture can be a tricky endeavor. You want your classroom to be a warm and inviting place for students to feel
Pi Day Station Rotations in the 6th Grade Classroom
Pi Day is one of my favorite days of the year, and it is quickly approaching. On March 14, we get to celebrate Pi Day
Google Classroom…Revolutionizing Education
If you know anything about me and the products I create, you know I love interactive notebooks or living books as we used to call
9 Tips for the Best Sub Plans
I still remember the day I came back to my classroom after being out and realized almost nothing had gone the way I planned. I
Overcoming a Fear of Failure: Growth Mindset in Action
Just recently, I talked about self-love, self-worth, and avoiding self-doubt. But today, I wanted to talk about failure, specifically a fear of failure. This blog
Assertiveness & Self Love: Teaching Values to Kids
I saw something pretty incredible on Saturday night. It was stunning, beautiful, and fun, and crazy. And it was inspiring. It was Taylor Swift in
A Simple Guide to Classroom Setup at Sixth Grade
By mid to late July every year, I can’t wait to go back to school to get my classroom setup. I miss grading papers. I