The purpose of an anchor chart is to summarize important information from a lesson or unit and to give students a quick reference point. Anchor charts do not need to be cute or colorful! I often share cute and colorful anchor charts simply because I love making them (it’s an excuse to color!) and because I like to have attractive examples to share on my blog. Never feel pressured to make your anchor charts overly decorative, but instead focus on the message and how you can most clearly summarize their learning.
Struggling with how to teach summarizing? You’re not alone! Help students master the fine art of summary with graphic organizers for nonfiction and fiction, anchor charts for teaching summarizing, and
Classroom Book Clubs, like Literature Circles, empower students to lead their own learning through student-led conversations. Imagine your students gathered in small groups around the room, actively sharing their thoughts,
Looking for fun biography research projects that both challenge and engage your elementary students? I’ve got you covered! From a biography report template to a digital biography project, I’m sharing
Of all the tricky word problems, multi-step problems cause my students the most trouble. They get confused about the order of events, the operations needed to solve, and the computation
Many teachers have already discovered the power of guided math groups. There is nothing like targeted, personalized instruction in a small group setting! This approach works wonders when it comes
Word problems are a special kind of math challenge. Not only do they require computation skills, but they also test students’ reading comprehension and problem-solving abilities. This can be the
In Word Problems Made Easy, I shared my favorite tips and tricks for helping students master math word problems. In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at
After using a Behavior Clip Chart for one semester, I quickly learned that color systems and behavior charts are NOT for me. I don’t believe they’re good for children or
Teaching place value can be SOOOO frustrating. I remember teaching a lesson to 3rd graders years ago and feeling so confident in my students’ understanding of the concepts. The next
If you’re frustrated with a chatty class, you’re not alone! But there’s good news! This classroom management struggle may be driving you nuts, but it can be cured! I’ve got
The classroom walls can easily become overrun with too many anchor charts, posters, student work samples, and all that other important STUFF! Last year, we made a change in my
Updated 11/20/2023 In the elementary classroom, reading test prep can feel like a long, torturous journey of practice tests and skill review that both students and teachers dread. But, by
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