Year 3

Figure Me Out! "All about me" math activity for beginning of the year or any time of the year!

Goal Setting - This 4th grade teacher uses post it notes to remind children of their goals upon entering the classroom. I love that her method to this has

One of my favorite things about back to school, is knowing that I get to meet and love on a brand new bunch of kids for the school year. I’m sure you feel the same way, and have your lesson planner packed to the max with different “get-to-know-you activities.” I want to share with you […]

I'm always on the hunt for a first week activity that lets me know a little bit about my students without putting them on the spot. Because what's more intimidating than having to come up with something interesting about yourself on the spot in front of a whole class, right?!?! I gave each student a paper divided into eight sections with a circle in the middle. They were directed to put their name in the center circle and then through numbers tell me a little bit about themselves. Here's the…

Jot down some goals for this year with our New Year's Resolutions Worksheet for Kids. A fun way to learn about goals and organization.

A collaborative blog where two friends share great ideas, activities, and resources about teaching, coaching, and tutoring in the primary grades!

What exactly is a focus wall? It’s an intentional area of the classroom that displays learning targets, as well as the curriculum for the week.