I am always looking for a better way to streamline planning and prep so I can leave work on time and enjoy my family time. This Summer, I created a monthly planning page that has allowed me to plan an entire month in 5 minutes!! Talk about a time and sanity saver! I love tools … Continue reading Planning Your Whole Month of Science in 5 Minutes!
Category: 3rd grade
10 Effective Differentiation Strategies for a Variety of Learners
1. Varied challenge levels This is a super simple, but effective differentiation strategy for any teacher. Think about the level of learning you want each student to achieve and start there. You may be asking one student to identify elements of a story, looking for main idea and details. But, another student may need deeper … Continue reading 10 Effective Differentiation Strategies for a Variety of Learners
Weekly Science Planning
“How do you teach science? What do you do each day of the week?” I saw this question this morning and decided to share my weekly science planning with you. This is my work smarter, not harder plan. So, what does a week in Science look like? I always have my year planned and resources … Continue reading Weekly Science Planning
Quick Lesson Planning
Watch me plan 3 months of Science in less than 20 minutes!
FREE Sub Folder!!
No more scrambling for last minute sub plans so you can call in sick or plan a day off. This tab book sub folder is my new favorite way to have my classroom ready for any unexpected (or planned) sub days.
Week 11 Science Lessons: Energy (2nd Grade)
Free science lesson plans 2nd grade Magnets TEKS NGSS
Week 12 Science Lessons: Rapid Changes to Earth’s Surface (3rd Grade)
Free Science Lesson Plans 3rd grade Rapid Changes to Earth's Surface
Week 11 Science Lessons: Energy (2nd Grade)
Free science lesson plans 2nd grade Forms of Energy TEKS NGSS
Week 11 Science Lessons: Soil Formation (3rd Grade)
I am back in lesson planning mode after the holidays and ready to get the rest of your school year planned out! Each week of your school year can now be less of a stress for you because I am going to be sharing my lesson plans with you for free every week!! This series … Continue reading Week 11 Science Lessons: Soil Formation (3rd Grade)
4 Ways To Get Engagement Back After Break
Us teachers know: the weeks before a break are nearly impossible to keep students engaged and learning. We are just trying to keep everyone alive and maybe entertained. Am I right?! The week or two after break can be just as challenging. We have to get our students readjusted to classroom procedures and learning. I … Continue reading 4 Ways To Get Engagement Back After Break