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Happy Birthday To You! Birthday Ideas & Activities for the Elementary Classroom

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Hello Darlings! Kids LOVE their birthday! They spend the whole year counting down to the big day and then once it is over they spend the rest of the year asking how soon it will be until it comes again! It really is THE most important day of the entire year to them!  So how do we support this when…
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Keeping It All Straight: The Calendar You Need!

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Hello Darlings! Here we are in JUNE! Can you believe it?! After an incredible year of hard work, building relationships, and pouring into the success of your students–that summer breather is coming.  If you’re anything like me, you take the first week or two to soak it all in, kick up your feet, and relax. But then, the excitement for…
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S’more Fun for the End of the Year!

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Hello Darlings! The end of the year is quickly approaching (well, most days!) and the anticipation our students are feeling continues to grow. It seems that with each sunny day their attention span is fleeting. Rather than dance on my head, I’ve gotten creative with some fun ways to spice up the end of the year.  One of my absolute…
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When the Curriculum Runs Out – Last Days of School Activities

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Hello Darlings! Who knew that giant pile of pacing guides, manuals, and slide decks would actually RUN OUT?! It is exciting as it bookmarks the start of something wonderful…summer! But what do you do in the last few days of school that encourages learning, engages your students, and doesn’t leave your room an entire pit? Check out some of my…
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Add a Little Mystery and Color to Math with Pixel Art

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Hello Darlings! What better way to take a mundane activity and add some color and a little mystery! Pixel art is one of the greatest ways you can engage students in mathematical thinking while holding their focus as they use their creativity and problem solving skills to uncover the mystery underneath. My Digital Hidden Picture Activities for Google Sheets are…
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Did you know incorporating movement into your less Did you know incorporating movement into your lessons can help decrease the wiggles and other behavior issues? Have you tried it? #mathteacher #movementintheclassroom #stpatricksdaymath #multiplicationgames
If you are feeling overwhelmed, know you are not a If you are feeling overwhelmed, know you are not alone. Give yourself some grace. Im here if you need to talk. #teacherproblems #teacherprobs #exhaustedteacher #teacherlife #instateacher
Introducing equivalent fractions with just hands o Introducing equivalent fractions with just hands on exploration. …and all they are concerned about is being the first one done. 🙃 #equivalentfractions #introducingfractions #mathteacher #thirdgrademath #handsonlearning #inquirybasedlearning
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We cant go a day without using these brainbreaks! We cant go a day without using these brainbreaks! #brainbreak #brainbreakideas #classroommanagementideas #classroomideas
One of my students favorite games! They get to get One of my students favorite games! They get to get up and move and i get to see how much they know! #studentengagement #mathgames #teachingfractions #mathteacher
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I honestly don’t know how this keeps happening. I honestly don’t know how this keeps happening. It just doesn’t make it back in their folders!  Then when I ask who’s it is, no one claims it. #teacherlife #funnyteacher #teacherstruggles
World Kindness Day! Our amazing counselors hid hea World Kindness Day! Our amazing counselors hid hearts around the school. Students tried to find as many as they could while walking to specials, lunch, etc. then they had to tape the hearts to their teacher. Let’s just say my kids were especially jazzed for this competition and couldn’t wait to keep adding more hearts. This was so fun and my students loved working together to gather as many hearts as possible. ❤️
Introducing fractions! This idea was from @mashupm Introducing fractions! This idea was from @mashupmath  Such a great way for students to understand comparing fractions.  #mathteacher #teachergram #teachersofinstagram #introducingfractions
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Fun way to amp up the learning! Do a football them Fun way to amp up the learning! Do a football theme for the Super Bowl! Save this for later!
I did a thing!!! A scary thing but a fun thing! If I did a thing!!! A scary thing but a fun thing! If you know me you know I’m crazy about fonts and I love to design. Soooo I started my own Etsy!!! Which design do you like best? Tell me below! #teachershirts #teacherootd #teachersofinstagram #instateacher
What is your end of day routine like? Tell me belo What is your end of day routine like? Tell me below ⬇️ Here is how we pack up in 6 minutes or less. #teachersofinstagram #instateacher #classroommanagement #newteachertip
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Just had the BEST BIRTHDAY WEEKEND EVER with my RA Just had the BEST BIRTHDAY WEEKEND EVER with my RAVs. These girls are the best! It was my first trip to Chicago and we packed so much into the weekend! I’ll never forget my Double 20’s!! 
Thanks @katiecreatey for this video that perfectly catches the vibe. 
Tell me how you spent your NYE. Happy New Year!!!
Building community doesn’t have to end at the en Building community doesn’t have to end at the end of the year. How do you keep in touch with your past students? #holidayhangout #classroomcommunity #teachersofinstagram #teachersofinsta #morningmeeting #thirdgradeteacher
Need another classroom engagement idea? Use this n Need another classroom engagement idea? Use this no prep idea with any worksheet or review lesson. #engagementstrategies #classroomideas #elementaryteacher #elementarymath #thirdgradeteacher
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