This post is a collection of thoughts and emotions I have had over the past few months, as an educator and as a mother. There are many different ways to run a classroom, teach a skill, hold students accountable, grade, assess, and everything else we do as educators. ...
Do you feel a little stressed when you hear the word "centers"? Upper elementary teachers often relate the word "center" to cute, time consuming, and busy work. Although, those can be what centers are, but that's not what they should be in your classroom. Centers or Stations ...
There is an epidemic in our upper elementary math classes...teachers are not using manipulatives! Many teachers are still stuck to the belief that our children MUST memorize their facts and no longer use hands-on experiences in math. Our students in the upper grades are ...
Happy 4th of July! I hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe holiday today! Notice anything different here at I {heart} Recess? :) Rachel from Rachel BV Designs did an amazing job on my blog makeover! Working with her was SUPER easy, fun, and AMAZING! ...
This week's Two for Tuesday is especially for you 3rd and 4th grade teachers! If you are new to these grade levels or just looking for new ideas on how to teach Place Value these products are perfect for you! Lesson planning always takes time, and often ...
I'm SUPER excited to share this week's #MondayMadeIt! This was a week long project that turned out amazing! We have lived on our house for six years now and as my boys are getting older I am taking my house back! If you have little kids you know ...
