Monday, August 29, 2022

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 29, 2022

                           Teacher Giveaway

Every week we give one lucky teacher a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card!  Enter our weekly giveaway for teachers for your chance to win!

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 29, 2022


GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 1, 2022

Prize: $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card 


Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter.  The giveaway ends 9/5/22 and is open worldwide.  


Are you a Teacher Blogger or a Teachers pay Teachers seller who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your store and social media?  Click here to find out how you can join our totally awesome group of bloggers! 

Enter this month's teacher giveaway rafflecopter below! 





Monday, August 22, 2022

7 Easy Classroom Storage Ideas


Students bring a ton of supplies with them to school, not to mention all of the things the school (or teacher) provides them!  The trick?  Where to store all of the things?

Here are some classroom storage hacks and ideas!

This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase using one of my links, which helps to support the blog.  All opinions are my own and I only promote brands and products that I have used myself and truly love. 

1. Classroom Library



I love to use Sterilite Stacking Boxes for my classroom library.  They are super durable, and strong enough to hold many books without toppling over.

I can usually find these on Amazon. Here is a 6 pack of the small white ones.  You can find medium white ones here. The large ones are great for picture books.



2. Storage Ottomans  



We made our own storage ottomans a few years ago as a class project.





But... if you are not feeling particularly handy, you can find these ones over at Amazon.




3. Pencil Management  

Amazon has a 6 pack of the small Sterilite 3-drawer organizers in black.

4. Anchor Charts

I was absolutely in love with this anchor chart storage system from Cheryl at Primary Graffiti shared on her Instagram Account. You can create this using these hanger holders.



Unfortunately, my classroom walls are sheet rock and I can't install them.  So... I came up with this instead.

This is similar to what I got.


This would be another great option. I found an example of a teacher using it on Pinterest.





Priscilla from Teacheriffic in 2nd Grade shared this storage unit made out of PVC pipe.



This post from First Grade and Fabulous shows you how to build one yourself!

5. Student Book Boxes




Because I have tables in my classroom, I need a place for students to hold their supplies.  These book boxes from Really Good Stuff are AMAZING!  



6. Miscellaneous Classroom Supplies


I love using the Sterilite Shoe Boxes to store miscellaneous supplies such as crayons, glue, etc.  I actually bought the white ones here, but used spray paint to make them green.  The spray paint holds up pretty well, but I usually need to re-do them every school year.

7. More Classroom Storage Ideas

And... if you are looking for a little more classroom storage ideas, you may want to check out my Organization Pinterest Board.





How do you handle Classroom Storage?  I would love to see some of your pictures and blog posts!  Link up below, leave a comment, or join our conversation on Facebook!



Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 22, 2022

                             Teacher Giveaway

Every week we give one lucky teacher a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card!  Enter our weekly giveaway for teachers for your chance to win!

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 22, 2022


GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 22, 2022

Prize: $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card 


Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter.  The giveaway ends 8/29/22 and is open worldwide.  


Are you a Teacher Blogger or a Teachers pay Teachers seller who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your store and social media?  Click here to find out how you can join our totally awesome group of bloggers! 

Enter this month's teacher giveaway rafflecopter below! 








Monday, August 15, 2022

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 15, 2022

                            Teacher Giveaway

Every week we give one lucky teacher a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card!  Enter our weekly giveaway for teachers for your chance to win!

This Giveaway is Over!  Please visit our Giveaway page to enter our current giveaway.   Sign up HERE to be alerted about all of our future giveaways!

Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 15, 2022


GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 15, 2022


Prize: $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card 


Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter.  The giveaway ends 8/22/22 and is open worldwide.  


Are you a Teacher Blogger or a Teachers pay Teachers seller who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your store and social media?  Click here to find out how you can join our totally awesome group of bloggers! 

Enter this month's teacher giveaway rafflecopter below! 






Saturday, August 13, 2022

A Math Fact Fluency Program That Will Have Your Students BEGGING to Practice Their Math Facts



As a teacher, you know that math fact fluency is an important foundational math skill. But, how do we get our students to realize how important it is? 

And dare say, how do we get our students to BEG to practice their math facts?

Kicking It Math Facts Teacher Reviews

Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Program


What is Math Fact Fluency? 

Math Fact Fluency is the ability to recall the answers to math facts problems quickly and accurately with little to no thinking.  It typically occurs after repeated practice as facts are committed to long-term memory.

To be considered fluent in math facts, students should be able to solve math facts without outside strategies such as counting on their fingers, drawing pictures or arrays, or using manipulatives or a number line.  

Math fact fluency is the foundation of more complex math skills.  If students do not fluently know their math facts, it makes it complicated for them to work on higher-level mathematics such as fractions, area and perimeter, and algebra.


Kicking It Math Facts Fluency Program Timed Multiplication Tests



Why Do Students Struggle With Math Fact Fluency?  

Many students struggle with math fact fluency because of the way that most traditional fact fluency programs work.


1. They try to master too many facts at once.  


Many math fact fluency programs have students practicing one math fact table at a time - kids start with the zeros, then move on to ones, then twos, etc.  This gives students at least 10-13 facts to learn (depending on if they are memorizing to 9's or 12's).  

The average working memory of an 8-year-old is only 3 new items!


2. They don't continue to practice with facts that were previously learned.


When students are memorizing facts one table at a time, they don't get practice with the facts they have already mastered, and they often end up forgetting them!


Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Timed Tests


3. Students are not given time to practice.


With traditional math fact fluency programs, students simply take a timed-math test, and teachers hope and pray that the students are practicing.  

We all know that is just not reality!


4. Some students progress, and others flounder getting stuck at a certain level.


With traditional math fact programs, certain students move forward quickly and others get left behind.  They feel bad when they see others making progress and they just give up!


Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Program


How Do You Teach Math Facts Fluency?


1. Focus on a few facts at a time.  


The Kicking It Math Fact Fluency program introduces just two facts at a time along with their math fact pair.  For example (3 X 4 and 4 X 3).  


2. Give Students Time to Practice Right Before the Test.  


The Kicking It Math Fact Fluency program has a built-in practice portion right before a test is administered. This way ALL students are practicing daily!


3. Give Students Who Are Stuck At a Level Extra Time to Practice.  


The Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Program has a way to monitor student progress so that you can give additional instruction and practice time to students who are not making progress.


4. Provide Students With Extrinsic Motivation.  


Most kids want to know, "What's in it for me?"  


They don't want to practice math facts because they don't see the value of it.  That's why I incorporated the use of karate style "belts" to help them feel as if they are earning something as they master each level.


Certificates are also included if you would like this option as well.


Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Belts


The Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Program  

If you are ready to try a math fact fluency program that will have your students BEGGING to practice their math facts, you're in luck!


I created the Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Program to help students master fewer facts and achieve mastery.

The program includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factors, or you can buy each operation separately.


Kicking It Math Facts Multiplication I Have Who Has


Games

I am a big believer in making learning fun, so of course, I have included math facts games in the resource!


Differentiation


We all know that students come into our classroom at a variety of different levels. We also know that mastery looks different for each student.

I have provided sets of math fact tests with fewer facts for any students who might need a reduced amount of problems to solve.

You can start students where they are - because the bundle comes with all four operations, you can have some students working on addition while others are mastering multiplication.


Math Facts Timed Tests


When it comes to timing the tests, I ALWAYS defer to the teacher as you know your students BEST!

I give my students about 3 and 1/2 minutes, but you can adjust that time as needed (or don't give a time limit at all).


Kicking It Math Facts Fluency Program

Kicking It Math Facts Fluency Bundle



You can also purchase the individual operations separately.

Kicking It Addition


Kicking It Subtraction


Kicking It Multiplication


Kicking It Division


I also have a self-grading math facts test option. Read more about how it can save you time!




A Math Fact Fluency Program That Will Have Your Students BEGGING to Practice Their Math Facts


Make this year the one where your students master their math facts - and BEG to do it!




Monday, August 8, 2022

Back to School Welcome Letters Meet the Teacher

Are you looking for the perfect Meet the Teacher Template to use when you create your Back to School Welcome Letters?

Back to School Welcome Letters Meet the Teacher



Simply type in your own text on the ready-made templates.

Headers can be edited.

A Meet the Teacher's Aide and a Meet the Student Teacher option are also included.

Classroom Newsletter Templates


The best part about these Meet the Teacher templates is that they ALSO include editable newsletter templates that can be used throughout the year!

Weekly Classroom Newsletter Templates

There are 3 different editable versions!

Back to School Welcome Letters Meet the Teacher

I hope this newsletter, and Back to School Meet the Teacher letter templates make your Back to School easier!


Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 8, 2022

                           Teacher Giveaway

Every week we give one lucky teacher a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card!  Enter our weekly giveaway for teachers for your chance to win!

This Giveaway is Over!  Please visit our Giveaway page to enter our current giveaway.   Sign up HERE to be alerted about all of our future giveaways!

Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 8, 2022

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Teachers pay Teachers Giveaway

Prize: $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card 


Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter.  The giveaway ends 8/15/22 and is open worldwide.  


Are you a Teacher Blogger or a Teachers pay Teachers seller who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your store and social media?  Click here to find out how you can join our totally awesome group of bloggers! 

Enter this month's teacher giveaway rafflecopter below! 





Saturday, August 6, 2022

Teacher Giveaway! Monthly $100 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway - August 2022

I am teaming up with some of my favorite Teachers pay Teachers friends to bring you another giveaway for teachers!

Teacher Giveaway! Monthly $100 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway - July 2022

GIVEAWAY DETAILS: 

Prize: $100 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card

Giveaway Organized by: Kelly Malloy (An Apple for the Teacher)




Rules: Use the Rafflecopter below to enter.  The giveaway ends 8/13/22 and is open worldwide.

Are you a Teacher Blogger or Teachers pay Teachers seller who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your store and social media?  Click here to find out how you can join our totally awesome group of bloggers! 






Monday, August 1, 2022

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 1, 2022


                           Teacher Giveaway

Every week we give one lucky teacher a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card!  Enter our weekly giveaway for teachers for your chance to win!

This Giveaway is Over!  Please visit our Giveaway page to enter our current giveaway.   Sign up HERE to be alerted about all of our future giveaways!

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 1, 2022


GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway August 1, 2022


Prize: $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card 


Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter.  The giveaway ends 8/8/22 and is open worldwide.  


Are you a Teacher Blogger or a Teachers pay Teachers seller who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your store and social media?  Click here to find out how you can join our totally awesome group of bloggers! 

Enter this month's teacher giveaway rafflecopter below!