A few months ago, I participated in the first Bright Idea Blog Hop. It was so much fun, love all the great ideas! I shared about using Student Response Cards in secondary and an easy way to keep them within reach but out of the way. I love this idea! A few people requested more instructions on how to create your own. The day has finally come, I have posted a freebie with the ...
CCSS Homework for 6th Grade
On Saturday, I posted that I had finished up my labor of love, 6th Grade CCSS Daily Math Homework! This was a product I began at the end of May, prior to baby ! So, those of you mommas know that it has been difficult getting it to a posting point. I began working on this out of request from some different teachers. Many mentioned that they enjoyed the warm ups, but were having a ...
Daily Math Homework
It's finished! It's finished! I will blog more about it tomorrow! Well, it's almost finished! Homework Number 1-32 are available NOW, part 2 will be available August 20, 2014 and part 3 September 31, 2014. Buy it now at a discounted price, you will get the full file for half price until I add more! More details tomorrow! Goodnight! ...
Bright Idea: The Sticky Side of Painters Tape
With July ending and August around the corner, this Bright Idea will be one you can use all year long. I personally have used this in the math classroom, but I have seen it in social studies as well. It basically is a revamp of the number line (or time line, or sequencing events in a story, etc). Enter the key ingredient: Painters Tape Painters tape can be found at any home ...
Substitute Trouble in Secondary
I recall when my substitute instructions looked like this: Not the best instructions and consequently my students were unlikely to complete their work, it was almost like a waste of a day. Can anyone relate? Along the way, I realized that the more clear instructions I left, the more likely I was to return to peace, calm, completed work, and a good report. That's the goal, ...
Bright Idea: Using the Splashtop App to Make Your Classroom Wireless
Many teachers and classrooms are becoming more technologically friendly. Some districts have BYOD, many districts have iPad carts, some even have provided an iPad for each teacher on campus. I have been very fortunate to have an iPad and have loved exploring the different apps available. There are MANY for student use, but today's Bright Idea is one that will make your classroom run ...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day and a new product!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! It's a great day to celebrate the impact you as an educator has on each and every student you encounter. I want to honor all those fabulous educators out there with a SALE! Also, be sure to pick up my newest product, Mathematician Awards! These are super cute awards that celebrate each student with a mathtastic award. Happy Shopping! ...
The Marshmallow Challenge
It is that time of year. The time you look forward to all year. But, when it arrives can be difficult, busy, and overall chaotic. May has arrived. It is tempting to want students quietly working in their seats, but the reality is that is more difficult that planning some fun, engaging activities. That is where "The Marshmallow Challenge" proves to be helpful. "The Marshmallow ...
Bright Idea: Student Response Cards in Secondary
I'm linking up today with some awesome bloggers to share some "Bright Ideas" for Secondary! I am sure most of you are familiar with the typical response cards. The ones students use to respond to a multiple choice question. They typically look like this, especially in the secondary classroom. Image Source Well, once I saw this idea, I just had to use it. In the secondary ...
Cyber Monday/Black Friday
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I spent the beginning of the week at home, relaxing, running errands, cleaning my house, and putting up the Christmas tree. I know, I know...but we were out of town the rest of the break :) We then drove out to East Texas to spend the holiday with my husband's family. The best part was that my mom and brother decided to join us! We love ...