ABC Elementary

This is a super easy and fun way for kids to learn to make a ten and gain fluency in adding numbers. Students relate to "Sneaky Nine" and gain an understanding of ten based facts. The program comes with complete instructions for typical use. This pages can be laminated and stored in a 'Make a Ten' strategy box for easy access to use as you walk out the door during transitions or even while standing in the hall waiting for Art, PE, Music, bathroom breaks, etc... The unique flash cards help st

This is an awesomely effective activity to teach the foundation of subtraction using base ten blocks. The students do not just learn the process of the algorithm. They use the manipulatives and learn to make the correct exchanges. In my experience, students are excited when they actually begin to understand the process behind regrouping subtraction. As a teacher, I am always excited when I see the light go on as the student begins to “get it”! This download includes two identical slides o

This is a great way to get parents on board to help with reading homework. The parents are asked to record page #'s, whole book, or chapters read nightly to help make the students (and parents) more accountable for nightly reading. I like to reward filled in forms daily with classroom money to encourage student participation. There is a nightly homework checklist idea included with the download. Let's get these kids reading! :)

Help your students understand the concept of writing the main idea. This cute poster can be downloaded and copied easily. It can be laminated for long term use. I hope the images will help students picture the concept of Main Idea eventually without the use of the poster. Thank you for downloading! :)

These checklists are imperative for helping students become more independent workers and teaches them how to manage their time. It helps even the most unorganized child finish his/her work. I attached the actual checklists I use for examples, and blank copies to be filled in and made unique to fit your needs. When a lesson is taught in the morning, the assignment can be added to the checklist for students to practice independently in the afternoon. Since I began using checklists, my student