Top 37 Classroom Must Haves from Amazon This classroom must haves blog post contains affiliate links which means I will make a small commission if you use my links, at no cost to you!! Nothing brings me greater joy than the sight of classroom supplies! Even when I come across something I don’t necessarily […]
4 Amazing First Week Math Activities for Middle School Getting middle schoolers to engage during the first week of school can be like pulling teeth! I like to spend the entire first week doing team-building activities, going over procedures, and of course, warming up my student’s brains for a year of math! I like to […]
We’ve reached that bittersweet time of year when the end is in sight, but the challenge is real. After surviving those mind-numbing state tests, it’s like herding caffeinated cats to keep those middle schoolers focused on learning. But fear not, my fellow math warriors! I’ve got your back with 5 fun and low prep end-of-year […]
What I did on My First Solo Trip: 4 Days in Arizona I took my first solo trip to Arizona for Spring Break this year! I have been talking about taking one for months but kept feeling anxious about actually doing it and deciding on a location. After some encouragement from the internet and […]
Math Activities and Games You Have to Try in March March is one of my absolute favorite months in my classroom because it is my birthday month and there are so many fun holidays to celebrate! From Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day, PI Day, March Madness, and St. Patrick’s Day, so fun! To make […]
5 Valentine’s Day Math Worksheets and Ideas for Middle School Celebrate love and learning this Valentine’s Day with some easy and fun activities and math worksheets designed for middle schoolers. 1. Decorate your classroom I use a daily agenda slide covered in hearts and I grabbed decorations from Dollar Tree and the Target Dollar Section […]
How to Play Ghosts in the Graveyard: The Game Your Students Will Beg For! Find out how to play Ghosts in the Graveyard today! This game is an easy-to-learn, action-packed review game that’s sure to entertain your students. It’s the perfect way to reinforce important topics through friendly competition and teamwork. Get Ready to […]
Teaching Percents and Proportions! These percents and proportions activities are the perfect addition to your lesson. Teaching percents and proportions is a unit that I always look forward to. It’s one of the few times a year that the math content is something students will 100% use in their regular daily life! The class that […]
If you are anything like me, you hate spending money on things that you know you could make yourself. One of those things was being able to create printables like worksheets for my classroom. I used to waste hours on Teachers Pay Teachers trying to find the perfect resource for my classroom. The problem was […]
5 Winter Math Activities for Middle School Want to get festive in your classroom while also being inclusive? These winter math activities are for you! I understand that not all my students celebrate Christmas so my activities are mostly snow related (with the exception of the Christmas wrapping paper featured in the similar figures activity). […]
