Lucky Friday The 13th! Many sellers on TeachersPayTeachers are having a  "Friday the 13th $1.00 Resource Sale"  including:  A Word From Third's Stefanie DiBacco Here's my $1.00 treat:  Where Will Your Reading Take You Classroom Library Sign Find other $1.00 items by searching #Friday13th on TpT             At the beginning of the school year I decided I was going to give my … [Read more...]

Lucky Friday The 13th! Many sellers on TeachersPayTeachers are having a  "Friday the 13th $1.00 Resource Sale"  including:  A Word From Third's HeatherJohnson33 Here's my $1.00 treat:  Menu Math Addition Find other $1.00 items by searching #Friday13th on TpT … [Read more...]

   I want my students to be motivated and excited about their learning.  I think that it is safe to say that this is how most teachers feel.  I also want student work to be of value....I strong dislike "busy work."  I set out to create some resources that bundled the idea of real-world skills with motivating and interesting math practice.  I wanted to create something that my students would benefit from and something that was easy to … [Read more...]

        As a third grade teacher it amazes me when I sit across the table from parents and they declare that their child "hated school before this year."  It breaks my heart.  I remember my own love of school at that age.  According to the parents, there are many reasons for their dislike of school, but one reoccurring concern is the struggle with reading.  Many parents profess that their children HATE reading.  They … [Read more...]

     Do you have a specific time in your schedule dedicated to independent reading? Are you looking for ideas to help spice up independent reading time?          I don't know about you, but this is one of my favorite parts of our day.  My students find a spot anywhere in the classroom to cozy up and enjoy a pleasure reading book.  I have students laying on the floor, sitting in comfy rolling chairs, or tucked … [Read more...]

1. Get to Know Your Students:  This seems so obvious.  It is so important to build credibility with your students early on in the year.  Once my students know that I am invested in them, they will do nearly anything I want them to do.  Learn your students' siblings' names and use them.  Learn their pets' names.  Learn their schedule...Gramma picks them up on Wednesdays.  Learn as much about their family as they want to share. … [Read more...]