Fake reading is a problem that many students face today. Find out how you can help them by downloading the free fake reading anchor charts and printables from this article! Over the years I have seen countless students that have a book in their hands but are really just pretending to read. If you've been teaching any time at all, I know you know exactly what I'm talking about. Have you seen any of these fake reading behaviors taking place in your classroom? students ... Read More about No More Fake Reading – FREE Anchor Charts
Partner Cards – Quick & Easy Partners
Get these free Partner Cards that will help you make partners with your students so much easier and improve classroom management! Have you ever attempted to put your students into partners only to want to rip your hair right out of your head? Putting students into partners at school can be a slow and daunting task. Believe me. I've been there. Somehow it doesn't matter if you teach kindergarten or 5th grade; putting kids into partners can be a chore! Since consistent classroom ... Read More about Partner Cards – Quick & Easy Partners
Math Problem Solving Solutions
Thanks so much to the fans at the Facebook Fan Page for all their help in creating the free eBook below! I know problem solving in math (especially with the standardized testing season upon us) is a skill that continually needs honed. With trick questions, answers that are super close to one another, and vocabulary that looks like a foreign language, many students really struggle with story problems in math. And that is just for those students that are good readers - we won't even ... Read More about Math Problem Solving Solutions
Constitution Day for Kids
Constitution Day is September 17, so why not celebrate with a Constitution Day Class Book? When I taught 2nd grade, I liked to have my kids make a class book as an introduction to the United States Constitution. Schoolhouse Rock is a great way to get the ball rolling. It is so upbeat and has such a catchy tune. I know the Preamble to the Constitution by heart just because of that song! Here are some great books I use to help the kids understand some of the confusing vocabulary in the Preamble to ... Read More about Constitution Day for Kids
Funny Stories for Fall
Happy fall y'all! I was feeling particularly fall-ish today on account of the gorgeous fall weather in northern Ohio and thought you might enjoy a little fall freebie! If you loved doing MadLibs as a child, you will love this set of 2 fall-themed silly story worksheets! Click here to email your freebie Hope this gets a fun laugh from your students and brightens up your day as well! Enjoy! ~Charity This post originally appeared at Organized Classroom. ... Read More about Funny Stories for Fall