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Letting the Work Grade Itself – Let’s Talk About Google Forms

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Hello Darlings! As educators, we have a TON on our plate. Aside from managing a classroom, fostering positive relationships, instructing, and differentiating…we are constantly finding ourselves assessing. Which also means that we are constantly finding ourselves grading assessments. We stuff them in our bags and carry them home; sometimes more than once because we are simply too tired to tackle…
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Test Your Luck – How to Turn Worksheets into Games!

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Hello Darlings! Worksheets. Some of us love them and some of us love to hate them! Our students feel the exact same way. Only here is the challenge…we can’t go without them. Worksheets are fantastic for independent practice, formative assessments, and so much more! So how do we go about adopting them while changing with the times? The answer is…
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It’s the FINAL Countdown…To Summer!

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Hello Darlings! The end is in sight! Summer is coming!! via GIPHY A time when you can and should recharge after yet another difficult year in the classroom. Since the start of the pandemic, there is no question that what we do is incredibly beautiful, yet extremely challenging so HUGE kudos to you for all that you are doing (and…
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Combat the End of the Year Slump With CAMP SKEETER!

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Hello Darlings! We all find ourselves getting excited about the end of the school year as it approaches! Yet, as that last week rolls around, we find ourselves dreading it a bit. You’ve likely run out of curriculum, your kids are mentally on vacation already, the kids that desire the routine of school are struggling with the transition, and your…
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Hands-On Economics Your Kids Will LOVE! 

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Hello Darlings! As a kid I never realized that economics could be…well…fun! It seemed like such a boring unit that we trudged through, read about in a textbook that was dusted off each time we pulled it off the shelf (with lovely old graphics might I add), and then tested on. It wasn’t until I became a teacher that I…
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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
I don’t know if this was a compliment or not. Bu I don’t know if this was a compliment or not. But kids are always so honest. #funnyteachingmoments #teacherootd #luckyteacher
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
Just another day full of shenanigans for sure! Can Just another day full of shenanigans for sure! Can’t wait to wear these next week! You can find them in my Etsy shop. #teachershirts #teachertees #teacherootd #teacherfit
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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Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought of going Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought of going into school sick just because writing sub plans is terrible. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Grab these Emergency Sub plans so you never have to worry again!
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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
Using this with my students tomorrow! Happy new ye Using this with my students tomorrow! Happy new year!  Find in my TPT.
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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