Tuesday, December 31, 2024
New Year Classroom Activities: Goal-Setting and Self-Development for Students
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 reflect on their successes, set meaningful goals, and start building p…
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Friday, December 27, 2024
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…
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Printable Place Value Chart and Activity Ideas 4th 5th Grade
Making Decimal Place Value Stick with Engaging Activities Decimals can be a tricky concept for our students to grasp, especially when we’re asking them to think beyond whole numbers and into the realms of tenths, hundredths, and beyond. I remember when I first started teaching decimals—it was a challenge to make the learning experience engaging and meaningful for my students. But over time, I found a few strategies that really helped the concept…
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Thursday, August 8, 2024
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…
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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…
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Monday, March 4, 2024
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…
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Empower Your Love of Teaching With Awesome Free Math Resources!
Teaching elementary math is an exhilarating journey, but it's not without its hurdles. From ensuring our students grasp fundamental concepts to fostering a love for math, we face a multitude of challenges. Fear not, though, because I'm here to guide you through overcoming these obstacles with the help of supplemental math resources. Problem #1: Sustaining Student Engagement Picture this: you're in the midst of a math lesson, and you no…
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