Layla Henry- Fancy Free in 4th- Blog
Fancy Ideas for the Everyday Classroom
I have had great success with my Root a Week and Idiom a Day packs. My class has been pointing out idioms to me left and right and using them in their personal writing and speech. The roots have been a great way to introduce difficult vocabulary on a regular basis. Since this format of presenting a new idiom a… Read More
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Now that Halloween is over, we have to start thinking of some Thanksgiving Day Writing activities. Are you tired of narratives about your student’s Favorite “Thanksgiving Day Memories” or are your kids sick of writing about what they are “Thankful For” year in and year out… I don’t know about you, but if I have to hear my… Read More
How is it November already? Well, I got through October, aka the LONGEST month of the school year, besides March. I am excited to dive into November with my class and keep on keeping on! Today I am linking up with my bloggy crush Oh’ Boy 4th Grade, and her always fantabulous Currently! Make sure to link up to… Read More
We just finished double digit multiplication, which was quite a feat. Before we dive into long division (gasp!), we are studying the relationships between multiplication and division problems- that’s right, Fact Families! I’ve created this C-U-T-E Fact Family Neighborhood set to help my students see how numbers are related with multiplication and division. Your students will tour from 2nd Street… Read More
It has been a week (or so) since my last post. I have been bogged down with work, family life and have been really tired lately. So to spice things up a bit I am joining in on the Spooktacular Savings Weekend Flash Sale. Yes! You read that correctly! 🙂 Everything in my store is 20% off through SUNDAY! Happy Shopping! Thanks… Read More
I work in a district that has a highly latino population. I have had the pleasure of learning about and celebrating some of my students customs and heritage over the past 6 years. One of the holidays that I have enjoyed celebrating with my classes is Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Day of the… Read More
