Hi there! This post has a new home. I've updated it and moved it to my own blog. There you'll find ideas for structuring independent reading time, daily comprehension checks, fiction and nonfiction practice, and free reading activities. Read the full post: Independent Reading Activities That Actually Work Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: Top Tips for Better Classroom Organization Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: Life Hacks for Teachers Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: Getting Started with Google Forms in the Classroom Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: Improve Reading Comprehension with Summary Sentences Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

English Language Learners deal with some of the greatest challenges.  Can you imagine how completely overwhelming it must be to walk into a room full of active children, full of noise, talking, and words everywhere - in a language that you don’t understand? As if acclimating to the environment is not enough, students that speak English as a second language are also expected to learn the same standards as their grade-level peers. Over the years, I have found that graphic organizers are one of the very best ways to aid ELLs in learning the standards. **Be sure to Download my FREE Graphic Organizer Below! Why Graphic Organizers? Graphic organizers help ELL students narrow down information into chunks that can be more easily understood and less overwhelming. Organizing information through this vehicle is possible in all subject areas! Developing Vocabulary Visually A graphic organizer is a visual representation used to organize information.  Using a wo......

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: 4 Steps for Teaching Figurative Language Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: Guided Reading: Reading Strategy Groups Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: An Effective Classroom Morning Routine Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: Tips for Grammar Practice in the Classroom Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: 5 Lessons Learned My First Year of Teaching Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've updated it and moved it to my own blog. There you'll find what to say when a parent asks why, a better reading homework option, and answers to common questions about reading logs. Read the full post: Why Teachers Should Retire Reading Logs Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've updated it and moved it to my own blog. There you'll find five ways to fit daily math review into your day, how long it should take, and what to do with it once students finish. Read the full post: The Benefits of Daily Math Review (and 5 Ways to Fit It In) Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: 6 Strategies to Simplify your Homework Systems Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

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Math centers can be a BEAST in the classroom!  There are a lot of working components and it can all easily blow up in your face.  Yes, I sound a bit dramatic, but if you've done math centers in your classroom, you understand.  Math centers are amazing and can be a highly effective way to conduct your math time, or they can be a complete disaster! Before you jump into math centers this year, here are a few steps you can take to get off on the right foot. 1. Get Organized! Before the year even begins, I spend time finding math games , prepping them, and organizing them for the school year!  I like to make a list of all the topics I teach so I can be sure I am getting games to cover ALL standards.  You can choose to do a simple search on Google to find some games, or you may want to search "Math Games" on Teachers Pay Teachers to save some time.  Here are a few FREE math games I have in my shop that your students are sure to love! Check out this ......

For me, being super organized at the end of the school year is a must and has to happen before I can enjoy my summer.  I understand EVERY teacher doesn't feel the same, but if I leave my classroom on the last day and don't feel ready for the next school year, I will worry about it most of the summer.  After writing my last blog post, "End of the School Year: 5 Things You Must Do!" , I realized that there is a part two, and this is it!  It's now time to actually ENJOY your summer vacation. Here are my top tips for relaxing and enjoying your summer vacation! 1. Definitely, make some time for the pool. It's summer, after all! What is more relaxing than soaking up the sun, eating some fresh fruit, and reading a good book?  You can try going early in the morning before it gets too hot and the pool gets too crowded. No matter how you do it, with a book or with your kids, be sure to do it! 2. On a budget? Plan a staycation.  Find a local resort or hotel and......

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: End of the School Year: 5 Things You MUST Do! Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've updated it and moved it to my own blog. There you'll find the full step-by-step lesson, tips for each grade level, the most common paragraph mistakes (and how to fix them), and a free paragraph writing organizer. Read the full post: How to Teach Paragraph Writing: The Hamburger Method Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...

Hi there! This post has a new home. I've moved it to my own blog, where you can read the full post. Read the full post: Standardized Testing: Test-Prep Strategies Thanks so much for stopping by! Kristin, One Stop Teacher Shop...