“Samuel has 786 loaves of bread and 549 tomatoes…” “Uhm… Mrs. Aguilu, why would anyone have 786 loaves of bread?” We’ve all been there. Your students are working on math problem and come across the most unrealistic scenario ever. We all know Samuel does NOT have that much bread. As teachers, we want to prepare…
Student Leadership
How to Use Data Notebooks in the Classroom
“Data Notebooks for elementary students? How in the world do you find time to fit data tracking into your schedule?” I get this question quite often! I completely understand where it’s coming from. As educators, the last thing we want is anything or anyone robbing us from our precious instructional time. The thought of adding…
Kindness Activities for Elementary Students
Your classroom can be your students’ safe haven and/or place of comfort. When young learners feel welcomed each morning with a positive social emotional environment, they are more like succeed. As teachers, one of our many roles is to build a culture of kindness and acceptance in the classroom. Kids are tiny sponges. Meaning, the…
