I love all things candy corn, so of course I love incorporating candy corn activities into my classroom during the fall and around Halloween time. It is a perfect way to channel the students' excitement about the holiday into something academically based. I wanted to share some of my favorite FREE candy corn activities with you today! Candy Corn Math Activities FREE … [Read more...] about Candy Corn Activities
Archives for September 2015
Teaching Decimals
I don't know if this makes me crazy or not but I really love teaching decimals. Whole numbers in 5th grade are so large and that intimidates the students. Fractions are yucko for obvious reasons. And then there are decimals. They are fun to shade in and count the tenths and hundredths in models. They are easier to relate to because of money. Kids love money, so when you … [Read more...] about Teaching Decimals
Fall Science Experiment: Dissolving Pumpkins
Fall is my favorite season! I love the cooler weather, the changing leaves, and even football season, well maybe just all the snacks. I really love incorporating fall activities into the classroom and especially fall science experiments. This post shares a quick fall science experiment that is perfect for exploring and reviewing the scientific method. Dissolving … [Read more...] about Fall Science Experiment: Dissolving Pumpkins
How to Have an Effective Dismissal
One of the most harried times during the school days can definitely be dismissal. To me, it is very important to have an effective dismissal routine so the students leave on a good note, and so I don't end the school day stressed and overwhelmed. In this post, I will break down how I conduct dismissal in a way that is calm, organized, and very efficient. My dismissal … [Read more...] about How to Have an Effective Dismissal
My Favorite Read Aloud: The Sweetest Fig {Lots of Freebies}
This post contains an Amazon affiliate link if you decide you want to purchase the book mentioned in this post. One of my favorite parts of being a teacher is reading books aloud to my students. Even though I teach fifth grade, my students still love to be read to. I even bring them to the carpet and we read and discuss the book just like a book club. It is definitely … [Read more...] about My Favorite Read Aloud: The Sweetest Fig {Lots of Freebies}
5 Ways to Simplify Homework Management
Homework can be one of the most frustrating parts of being a teacher. I have learned a lot over the years about how to manage homework and make it less of a burden on myself and the students. I have compiled five of the best things I ever did to help with the homework insanity. Some of these may not be possible for you to implement, depending on your class or students. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Simplify Homework Management
Using Scoot to Assess in Math
One of my favorite ways to review is with a whole class activity called Scoot. To read about another one of my favorite ways to review math, click here. What is SCOOT? Scoot is an activity that requires the students to "scoot" from desk to desk answering questions at each desk. To prepare, all you do is place a task card at each desk. The students will need a … [Read more...] about Using Scoot to Assess in Math
Choice Board Scoring Resources {Freebies}
Over the past year, I have received several questions about how I score the choice boards I use in my classroom. I decided to go ahead and compile my favorite choice board scoring resources and offer them for free. You can use these with choice boards that I create or with any choice boards you have. I have included a variety of different printables that you can choose … [Read more...] about Choice Board Scoring Resources {Freebies}