Growth Mindset Bulletin Board

I needed a new approach with my hallway bulletin board this year, due to my new teaching position. I’m usually cutting out owls or Minions…

Classroom Curtains

Do you have open storage shelves in your classroom that could use a pretty disguise? I did! Actually, for years I have dreamed about having…

A New Chapter

For those of you who have been following me on Instagram, you may have noticed that my classroom is taking a new shape this year.…

Magnetic Dice Shakers

Okay, so here’s another fabulous dollar store find for your classroom, although I must admit that this one threw me a curve ball. I once…

Easy~Peasy Place Value

Here is an easy and inexpensive little tool you can make for teaching about place value. Grab yourself some pill boxes from the dollar store,…

Recycled Paper in the Classroom

Hello Friends and Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! If you missed last year’s post about my awesome mom you can read…

April Pick 3 Pinterest Linky

Hey Friends! Happy April! Did you play any fun pranks on your students this year? Since the “brownie” trick spread through my school like wild…

Testing Strategy: Slash the Trash!

You may already be familiar with my feelings about state mandated testing. If not, you should probably read this post. It is one of my…

Homework Notebook Organization

Here is a very simple tip that will make a huge impact on student success in the homework arena. Parents will thank you immensely. Trust…

March Pick 3 Pinterest Linky

Well, March has arrived and leprechauns are definitely lurking. My students are making plans for leprechaun traps, while {sadly} I am making plans for the…