New Year Classroom Activities: Goal-Setting and Self-Development for Students

This post includes links to my TPT store and Amazon affiliate products . New Year Classroom Activities: Goal-Setting and Self-Development for Students The New Year is here, bringing fresh opportunities for growth with self-development activities for students and teachers alike! The first few weeks back after winter break are the perfect time to set the tone for the rest of the school year. What better way to do that than by guiding your students to… Read more »

Top 10 Ways to Build Self-Esteem in Children: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Homeschoolers

Top 10 Ways to Build Self-Esteem in Your Children As parents, teachers, and even homeschoolers, one of the most valuable gifts you can give a child is a strong sense of self-worth. Children with high self-esteem are better equipped to face challenges, build meaningful relationships, and grow into confident, happy adults. On the other hand, low self-esteem can lead to struggles such as poor academic performance, difficulty making friends, and even… Read more »

Printable Place Value Chart and Activity Ideas 4th 5th Grade

Note: This post contains resources from our TpT store and our Amazon Associate store. Printable Place Value Chart and Activity Ideas for 4th & 5th Grade: Making Decimals Stick Hands-on ways to make decimal place value fun, memorable, and meaningful! Decimals can be a tricky concept for upper elementary students—especially when they’re moving from whole numbers into tenths, hundredths, and beyond. I still remember the first time I introduced dec… Read more »

How to Teacher Money Concepts to Grades 1, 2, and 3

Top Questions Teachers Ask About Teaching Kids to Count Money Today we are going to review an FAQ for teaching money standards to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students. Before you read all of the questions and answers below, please  click  HERE  to receive a free US coins anchor chart. Essential FAQs for teaching money to students: 1. How can I help my students differentiate between the different coins? Students often struggle to recognize and distinguish be… Read more »

How Do You Teach Kids in 1st 2nd 3rd Grade to count

Tips for Effectively Teaching Students in Grades 1-3 to Identify and Count Money Teaching young students to identify and count money is an essential skill that lays the foundation for financial literacy. Here are some effective tips for first, second, and third grade teachers to help their students master coin and dollar identification and counting. They are also perfect for students with special education needs. Before you read all of the tips be… Read more »

Why are Some Students Better at Math?

Why Are Some Students Better at Math? Spoiler Alert: They Aren’t! Before we dive into the myths, I’d like to offer you a free checklist to help foster a growth mindset in math for your students. This checklist is packed with practical strategies you can use right away to build resilience, confidence, and a love for learning in every math lesson. As teachers, we hear it all the time: “Some students are just good at math, and some aren’t.” But the t… Read more »