by Chris | Feb 3, 2026 | classroom management, seasonal
Valentine’s Day in the classroom can feel like a balancing act. Students are excited, routines feel shaky, and teachers are trying to keep learning meaningful while navigating candy, cards, and high energy. It is easy to feel pressure to create something memorable...
by Chris | Jan 13, 2026 | beginning of the year, classroom management, common core, data, seasonal
January is one of those months that feels like a fresh start and a reality check all at once. Winter break gives teachers a chance to breathe, but when we walk back into our classrooms, we’re often met with overflowing paper piles, half-working systems, and routines...
by Chris | May 6, 2024 | classroom management, higher order thinking
How can we respond to wrong answers in a way that encourages our children to keep thinking and trying, instead of making them feel disheartened or embarrassed? Here are some suggestions for how to respond to wrong or partially correct answers. I’m writing from an...
by Chris | Feb 15, 2024 | area & perimeter, common core, elementary math, measurement, third grade
Area and Perimeter are difficult math concepts that kids usualy learn in upper elementary. As teachers, it can feel overwhelming to tackle all of that content. I’m breaking down the perimeter and area standards into manageable chunks in this blog post series. Part...
by Chris | Feb 15, 2024 | area & perimeter, common core, elementary math, measurement, third grade
In elementary school, one of the biggest math concepts students will tackle is Area and Perimeter. For us teachers, it can feel like an overwhelming amount of important content. In this blog series, I’m breaking all of the area and perimeter standards down into...
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