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Phonics Intervention Activities in Kindergarten to 2nd Grade

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In early elementary, we spend a lot of time talking about letters and phonics. However, we can’t just talk about them. We have to engage our student...

Keep Learning Going After Testing in Elementary Classrooms

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Testing is always a stressful time of year. When it’s all over, it’s easy to breathe a sigh of relief and start to slowly do less. However, we all...

Mother's Day Activities for Elementary Students

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mother’s Day is around the corner which means it’s time for some fun Mother’s Day activities for elementary students! If you’re stuck and can’...

Easy Weather Science Experiments to Inspire Elementary Students

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Science is super fun and what is more scientifically fueled than the weather? Well, you and your students can find out with weather science experiment...

Plant and Flower Lesson Plan Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Science is so much fun, especially for our preschool and kindergarten students. However, finding engaging and educational activities to teach preschoo...

Fun Earth Day Projects for Elementary Students

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrate Spring with engaging and fun Earth Day projects for elementary students. We all love a good project that students can collaborate on while e...

Phonics and Dictation Activities for Kinder to Second Grade

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do your students get stuck when it comes to spelling and pronunciation? These can be tricky concepts for students to learn, but the key to mastering s...

Fun and Effective Approaches: Engaging Methods to Teach Fractions

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching fractions isn’t always as easy as pie. But, it doesn’t have to be a drag! You can liven up your math lessons with these fun and effective...

Tips for Teaching Main Idea in Lower Elementary

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to take your reading lessons to the next level? Imagine making every story a treasure hunt where your students are finding deeper meanin...

Mastering the Clock: Creative Strategies for Teaching Telling Time

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like teaching telling time  to your K-3 students is more challenging than solving a Rubik’s Cube? There are so many rules that i...

Harnessing Science of Reading Comprehension Strategies

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you had students decode words but not understand what they mean? Comprehension is a huge part of reading. Whether you are teaching...

Healthy Habits for Teachers

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world of education is demanding. We all know this. As a teacher, you are juggling so many responsibilities! That’s why knowing the power of habi...

Tips and Ideas for Indoor Recess

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The snow is falling; it’s raining outside; the temperatures are plummeting below zero and you hear those dreaded words, “indoor recess.” How are...

Kick the Mid-Year Slump

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As winter settles in and the excitement of a new school year and the holidays dwindles, many teachers face a mid-year slump. It’s usually a time mar...

Strategies for Teaching Multiplication

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to math, we know that number recognition and basic addition and subtraction are super important. But when it comes to learning higher-le...

EP 515: Common Phonics Spelling Rules

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You’re in a spelling lesson, and you start teaching your students words like “magic” or “bicycle” which are both major rule breakers! Your s...

EP 514: Post-Holiday Transition Tips for Teachers

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hopefully during break you have had time to relax, unwind, and enjoy times with friends, family, and doing a few fun things just for you. While breaks...

EP 513: Make Your First Week Back After Winter Break A Breeze

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you getting the winter-break worries? That first week back after winter break can be a tough one! But it doesn’t have to be! Hey there, Educatio...

EP 512: Actionable Tips to Make the Most of Winter Break

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Winter break is just around the corner which means it’s time to sit back and relax…I mean be productive…no relax…no be productive. If this sou...

EP 511: Create an Inclusive Classroom This December

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to create an inclusive classroom this December with tips on cultural representation, avoiding stereotypes, and fostering a welcoming envi...

EP 510: Surviving December in the Classroom

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, ya’ll it is that time of year…December! While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, the excitement, the sugar, and the burnout are r...

EP 509: Easily Creating Groups for Small Group Instruction Success

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you’re letting some students fall through the cracks when thinking about how individualized your instructions are? We have so many ...

EP 508: Organizing Sub Plans for Your Classroom

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves being gone from school, right? It’s a day of no stress, right? If you’re anything like me, being at school is always way easier tha...

EP 507: Mastering Teacher Desk Organization

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does your desk ever look like it rained papers, staples, crayons, markers, pens, sticky notes, and more? Well, if you said yes, you are probably a tea...

EP 506: Organizing Classroom Activities with Clever Storage Solutions

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Navigate through the journey of organizing learning activities seamlessly with our guide. Explore the potential of using IRIS Photo Boxes, Zippered Po...

EP 505: Classroom Organization Tools for Effective Learning Environments

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the potential of effective classroom organization with this insightful guide, exploring many physical and digital tools designed to optimize te...

EP 504: How to Create More Active Engagement in your Daily Routines!

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boost student engagement in daily classroom routines in your K-5 classroom with these five powerful strategies. This blog post offers actionable examp...

EP 503: Increasing Student Engagement

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boost student engagement in your elementary classroom with this comprehensive guide. From tech-savvy tips to budget-friendly creative hacks, discover ...

EP 502: Measureing Classroom Engagement in Elementary

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5 is here, and it comes with a whole new look and feel but the same great mission! Discover how to measure classroom engagement in Grades K-5 e...

EP 501: Student Engagement in K-5: Four Game-Changing Levels

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the ultimate guide to boosting levels of engagement in an elementary classroom. From Drama to Opportunity, learn the four key levels and how ...

EP 446: What All Well-Managed Classrooms Have in Common

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the world of well-managed classrooms. Discover the key characteristics, foundational principles, and core components that make up these vibr...

EP 445: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Well Managed Classroom

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the secrets to a harmonious learning environment with this ultimate guide to building a well-managed classroom. Dive deep into the 3 C's, f...

EP 444: Unlocking the 3 C's: Transform Your Classroom Management

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the transformative impact of the three C's of classroom management—connection, consistency, and compassion. Learn how they enhance stud...

EP 443: How Your Classroom Centers Can Boost Classroom Management During Small Group Instruction

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Explore how classroom centers can boost your classroom management during small group instruction. From math and literacy centers to building a thrivin...

EP 442: Building Classroom Community: Essential Guide for K-5 Teachers

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the essential guide for K-5 teachers on building a vibrant classroom community. Learn how to foster an inclusive, supportive environment that...

EP 441: Effective K-2 First Week of School Activities: Guide for Teachers

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kickstart the academic year with our comprehensive guide on the first week of school activities for K-2 teachers. Explore innovative, fun, and educati...

EP 440: Title: K-5 Teacher's Guide: 5 Prep Tasks Before School Starts

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a K-5 teacher gearing up for the new school year? Feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about getting everything ready before the first bell ...

EP 439: Top Classroom Must-Haves: Boosting Organization & Learning

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Embark on your educational journey with a seasoned teacher as I reveal my favorite classroom must haves for elementary classrooms. Discover how these ...

EP 438: Teacher Support Networks: Boosting Retention in Education

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, isolated, or under-supported on your teaching journey? If you said yes to any of that, you’re not alone. Many teachers...

EP 437: Mastering Classroom Center Management: Practical Strategies and Must-Haves

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You have your math and literacy centers organized and ready to go. Now, it’s time to implement them. Are you ready to create an organized and engagi...

EP 436: Unlocking Classroom Success with Math & Literacy Centers

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In one day, a teacher is expected to actively engage students, differentiate instruction, and create a positive environment focused on collaboration. ...

EP 435: Unlocking the Potential of Classroom Centers: The Key to Small Group Success in K-5 Education

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be hard to truly meet every learner where they are in the classroom. But not anymore! You can have small group learning success during centers....

EP 434: Recharge and Refresh: Essential Summer Self-Care Strategies for K-5 Educators

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover 5 essential self-care tips for teachers to unwind and recharge during summer break, including mental health practices, physical activities, a...

EP 433: Effortless Classroom Readiness: A K-5 Teacher's Guide to Stress-Free Summer Planning

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover 7 expert tips for K-5 teachers to strike the perfect balance between back-to-school planning and enjoying a well-deserved summer break. Learn...

EP 432: Celebrate Student Learning and Growth Before the End of the Year

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 The end of the year can be full of stress, but it’s also a time to celebrate! But, we all know, big celebrations take time for planning, set up, a...

EP 431: 9 Effective Learning Strategies Before Summer Break for K-5 Students

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer break is right around the corner but is the progress you have made with your students’ at risk? Using effective learning strategies before su...

EP 430: 5 Tips for Storing Your Teacher Resources Over the Summer

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is drawing near and that means it’s time to start getting everything packed up for summer. I know how important it is to keep your materials ...

EP 429: Save Time on End-of-Year Benchmarks: Top 7 Tips for K-5 Teachers

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the top 7 strategies for K-5 teachers to save time on end-of-year benchmarks while ensuring student success. Learn how to plan ahead, collabo...

EP 428: Fun Review Activities: 5 Low-Prep Ways to Make Review Engaging for Students

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for ways to make review fun for your students? Check out these 5 low-prep, engaging review activities that are sure to be a hit with students ...

EP 427: Math and Literacy Review Activities

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Episode offers a solution for busy elementary school teachers struggling to find time for math and literacy review activities. The episode recomm...

EP 426: Declutter Your Classroom with These Simple Steps

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, fellow productivity enthusiasts! Are you tired of wading through the chaos in your classroom every day? Do you wish you could snap your fin...

EP 425: 5 Tips for Coming Back to the Classroom after Spring Break

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back from Spring Break, everyone! Hopefully, you spent your Spring Break relaxing, rejuvenating, and spending time with those you love. Now, i...

EP 424: Simplify Your Teacher Life Before Spring Break

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all look forward to a well-earned break from the daily grind, but the week leading up to a vacation can often be overwhelming. That's why we&#3...

EP 423: 5 Simple and Effective Math Activities for Substitute Teachers

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keep your classroom fun and engaging with these 5 math games for substitute teachers. From math scavenger hunts to math relay races, these activities ...

EP 422: Phonics Practice for First Graders At Home and in the Classroom

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phonics is a crucial skill for young learners to develop in order to become proficient readers. By learning the relationship between letters and sound...

EP 421: Tips for Close Reading in First Grade

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reading is a fundamental skill that we are constantly working to strengthen. Using close readings in first grade is a simple way to boost reading comp...

EP 420: 5 Effective Strategies for Promoting Social-Emotional Learning in Elementary Classrooms

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important aspect of a child's education and overall development. It involves teaching children to understand and...

EP 419: Engaging Math Games for Elementary Students

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does math class get you and your students down? Math can be a difficult subject for many students, but it doesn’t have to be! You can make learning ...

418: First Grade Science Projects to Boost Critical Thinking

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a first-grade teacher, it’s important to find ways to engage your students so they can develop important skills. One skill that students can alwa...

EP 417: 10 Simple but Powerful Tips for Enhancing Reading Comprehension in Elementary Students

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an elementary school teacher, you know that reading comprehension is a crucial skill for students to have! It not only helps them understand and en...

EP 416: Hands On Literacy Centers for English Language Learners

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, will explore strategies for incorporating multicultural materials into literacy centers in order to create inclusive and engaging ...

EP 415: Technology DOs and DON'Ts in the Elementary Classrooom

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Using technology in the elementary classroom can be a great way to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. However, it's important to ...

EP 414: Phonics vs Whole Language: Debunking the Myths

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering which method is better for teaching reading - phonics or whole language? In this blog post, we debunk the myths surrounding both app...

EP 414 - Tips for Teaching Math Vocabulary

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Math isn’t just about the numbers. Math vocabulary is important to understanding mathematical concepts and processes. If math language isn’t expli...

EP 413: Fitting Phonics Instruction Into Your Busy Schedule

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phonics instruction is an important component of literacy instruction. Recently, phonics instruction has gotten way more attention as schools work to ...

EP 412: Differentiation Using Math and Literacy Centers

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Differentiation in the classroom is very important to help students excel at their individual learning levels.  However, it can be hard to find a...

EP 411 - Tip for Sub Planning

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a teacher, you know that planning for a substitute due to planned absence or unexpected circumstances can be stressful. There’s so much informati...

EP 410 - Tips for Teaching Math Fact Fluency

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fact fluency refers to a student's ability to identify the solution to basic math facts accurately and efficiently. Depending on what grade level you ...

EP 409 - Tips for Teaching Vowel Teams

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vowel teams are tricky businesses and are overwhelming for struggling readers. In today’s episode, we are going to dig into what they are and my tip...

EP 408 - Planning and Prepping Weekly Centers

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Planning centers each week in addition to your lesson plans can seem like so much work! But what if I told you that planning and prepping centers for ...

EP 407 - Simple Classroom Management

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Classroom management systems can have some negative social-emotional effects and not to mention the dent they can make in the good old bank account. W...

EP 406: Small Group Math Plan

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Small group math instruction allows you to truly differentiate your lessons. Breaking your math block up into key areas is only the first step to impl...

EP 405: Planning Literacy Small Groups

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You have your small group literacy block scheduled! You know what you will include in your mini-lesson to address phonological awareness, phonemic awa...

EP 404 - Organizing Your Math and Literacy Centers

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Implementing math and literacy centers in your elementary classroom involves lots of papers, tools, printable activities, and more. Staying organized ...

EP 403: Scheduling Your Math Block

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While the perfect math block schedule would be 75 minutes just like your literacy centers, it’s just not that simple. No matter how much time you ha...

EP 402 - Scheduling Your Literacy Block with SOR in Mind

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Science of Reading is all the craze right now! The reality is, that it’s the way I taught phonics and reading for most of my career. It just has a n...

EP 401: Grouping Students for Small Groups

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Need some simple tips for grouping students for small group instruction? As educators, we spend the first few weeks of school creating rules and routi...

EP 341 - Tips for Prepping Math Centers and Kissing Those Sunday Blues GOODBYE

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing is more frustrating than getting to Sunday night only to realize that your math centers aren’t ready to go for the week and you are scrambli...

EP 340 - Making Literacy Centers Easier to Manage

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever spent all weekend getting your center activities ready to go cutting them out, laminating them, and organizing them just to have Monday ...

EP 339 - Last Week of School Activities

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You have spent the last 180 days learning with students and making amazing memories with them! When the last week of school comes, you want to make su...

EP 338 - Summer Math Review Made FUN

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers everywhere are always excited for summer. However, they are a little nervous too. Why? Not just because we are worried about students reading...

EP 337 - Tips for Making Summer Reading a Success

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Avoid the summer slide! Research has shown that students who don’t read over the summer lose up to 20% of their reading level. That is up to three m...

EP 336 - Tips for Helping Students with Dyslexia (w/Trina Deboree)

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had the privilege to sit down and talk with a good friend of mine Trina Deboree from Teaching and Learning. Not only is Trina an educator, she is al...

EP 335 - Virtual Field Trips for Elementary Classrooms

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves a good field trip except possibly the person who has to plan it! Field trips can become a logistical nightmare in a hurry! What if I to...

EP 334 - Digital Math Manipulatives for Your Classroom

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While physical manipulatives are powerful tools, there is a place for digital manipulatives that we can’t overlook. In today’s episode, I am going...

EP 333 - April Math and Literacy Centers

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best things about math and literacy centers is they are easy to change to go along with whatever it is you are teaching. Because your stude...

EP 332 - Simple Activities for Early Finishers in Your Classroom

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for simple activities for early finishers in your classroom? No matter what kind of fast finisher you have in your classroom, you need some gr...

EP 331 - Simple Math Test Review Activities

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for math test review activities for the upcoming assessments or end-of-grade tests? Struggling to find review activities that aren’t...

EP 330 - Reading Review Activities for Test Prep in Elementary

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The words “test prep” can make even the most veteran of teachers queazy! But whether we like it or not, test prep is upon us and keeping your stud...

EP 329 - Ideas for Indoor Recess

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Baby, it’s cold outside! Well, I’m in Texas so one day it’s cold the next it isn’t…Mother Nature is definitely confused.  Regardless, t...

EP 328 - Integrating Science Into Math

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When students walked into my classroom and found “science” listed on the daily schedule, their faces would light up and their energy levels went u...

EP 327 - Blending Social Studies Into Your Reading Instruction

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social studies is often a “if we have time” subject in elementary school because it isn’t generally assessed on the state tests. However, the st...

EP 326 - Rebooting Your Classroom Management After a Break

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Breaks are great for getting much-needed rest and recharging your batteries! This is true whether you are on break for a holiday, because you needed t...

EP 325 - 3 Phonics Games for Beginners Create Better Reading Mastery

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While the word “games” has gotten a bad reputation, games can actually be incredibly engaging for students. Whether you are teaching math or phoni...

EP 324 - Math Games that Make Learning FUN

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Getting your students focused on learning can be difficult as we keep getting deeper into the year. Why? Well, we are getting deeper into content and ...

EP 323 - 5 Small Group Instruction Tools I Love for Guided Reading

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From story problems to textbooks, students are going to be reading in some capacity. How do we ensure our students are getting better at reading? Thro...

EP 322 - Keeping Up With Unfinished Student Work

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is inevitable that you will have unfinished student work in elementary classrooms. Teaching is no easy task. We are responsible for teaching life l...

EP 321 - Progress Monitoring in Elementary w/ ESGI - Interview with Rochelle Pokorny

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you have wasted a whole day assessing students on reading or math so you know which group they belong in? I know that I have! Progress mon...

EP 320 - Simple Grading Tips for Busy Teachers

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the end of the day. You’re packing up to head home. What do you have to reach for?  A stack of papers. As teachers, we always have paper...

EP 319: Tech Tools for Teachers

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it, last school year was a dumpster fire, a train wreck, a hot mess! However, with every dumpster fire, there is a silver lining. There w...