Teaching about the states of matter is one of my favorite science topics!  There are so many fabulous ways to teach about solids, liquids, a...

Have you started thinking about the holidays in your classroom yet?!  Well here's your one stop for all things holiday related!!  I'...

If you are not using Scholastic Book Club Orders in your room...you are missing out on TONS of free books!!  I'm pretty sure 95% of my ...

One of the biggest things that can make or break a classroom are the routines and procedures.  I love a routine and students to do.  But man...

Hey Friends!  It's Rachel, A Tall Drink of Water here.  Teaching history has to be one of my favorite things to teach especially Americ...

When I first started teaching, I didn't enjoy teaching reading. I taught from the textbook because that's what I was told to do.  An...

The snow globe in winter has to be one of my all time, favorite writing prompts!  The kiddos are so engaged and the parents love it!  Plus y...

Hey friends!  As we all know, multiplication is HUGE in 3rd grade! After teaching what multiplication is and all the different ways to ...

It's pumpkin season and the weather is FINALLY starting to feel like here in the South! I'm so excited to share with you one of m...

Let's face it, there a million different systems for behavior management.  I've tried so many over the years and sometimes I've ...