What to Do When Students Finish Early (Without the Chaos)

early finishers

If you’ve ever heard “I’m done… now what?” fifteen times in a row, you’re not alone. Early finishers can quickly turn into off-task students if they don’t have something meaningful (and engaging!) to do. And the last thing you want is to constantly come up with ideas on the spot while you’re trying to teach […]

3 Writing Activities to Get Students Excited About Writing

Writing is an essential part of learning in elementary. It’s a foundational skill that students will use again and again throughout their lives. Needless to say, we have to practice, practice, practice!  Unfortunately, this is easier said than done sometimes. Our younger students can get tired and bored, so it’s up to us to add […]