Teacher to Teacher Blogs
Exciting lesson ideas, book lists, videos, classroom strategies, and reproducibles in a daily blog by mentor teachers
Polygon-pants, photo scavenger hunts, and modern-art inspired painting projects – it’s time for math class? If you’re ready to take a walk on the wild side with some edgy shapes or a cute angle or two, take a look at some creative activities in...
Does the word "geometry" make you think of a vocab-heavy slog through rules and attributes? Explore the artsy side of geometry with my wall charts, printables, and favorite geometry activities.
While summer vacation feels like a distant mirage, I know it’s time to start planning for a successful transition into “summer reading mode” for my students. I want to empower them to explore exciting, creative ways to learn outside of the...
A five-step plan to help you tidy up your virtual workspace!
Many of my students still need some prodding to commit to challenging chapter books, but with a well-matched series, the sparks often fly! Take a look inside my little black book of excellent series -- you might find a perfect match for one of...
Teacher tips for using series books as support for students who are transitioning into the independent stages of reading development.
Are you looking for a new Easter activity for your class? Celebrate spring with a Patricia Polacco author study and an egg painting celebration.












