There are benefits to having worksheets, but after a while, it gets boring doing the same thing over and over. Some students need more support than others, while others need more of a challenge. You can do that! Let me show you how to differentiate your worksheets in this post! Here are five ideas on how to differentiate your worksheets! Vocabulary Hunters You'll need a worksheet with ...
How to Plan for a Substitute
I don't know about you, but this time of year is when all the germs and allergies start affecting my immune system, and I inevitably lose my voice or get sick. I never learned how to plan for a substitute in college, and I thought it'd be helpful to share some tips I've learned through feedback from my substitute friends. I'll share how to plan for a substitute in this blog post. Plus, I've ...
Quick Science Lessons
I don't know about you, but there are days when we run out of time for science. We usually have fire drills, assemblies, or uninvited visitors, including animals. All these cut into our learning time and the first to go is typically science because we don't test in science as we do for reading and math. Because of this, I needed quick science lessons for my 3rd grade class. Time always ...
Ideas for Teaching Science Vocabulary
Now that we've established rules, routines, and procedures in our classrooms, it's time to talk about introducing new topics with vocabulary. Vocabulary may be one of those areas you skim because it's just words, but by teaching vocabulary, you're giving your students keys to unlocking content. In this post, I'll share ideas for teaching science vocabulary and lists for science vocabulary, so you ...
Tips for Organizing Simply STEAM Math and Grammar Games
You’ve finally made the jump and bought my Math Games and Grammar Games, but now you’re asking yourself, “How do I store these things?” The good news is that I’m here to share tips for organizing Simply STEAM Math and Grammar Games to keep them organized and easily accessible to my students. I’ve also created several reels and videos on my Simply STEAM Instagram page if you’d like to ...
Why should students play games in school?
As a teacher, feeling guilty is easy when you're "having fun" because you want to ensure your students are learning. If you've ever asked yourself, "Why should students play games in school?" You're not alone. But rest assured, there are many reasons why your students should play games in school. So if you're ever feeling guilty, read through this list to ease your worries. If you’ve never ...