Spring is finally here and we have gathered every kind of activity you could possibly want to keep your class engaged during the last season of the school year! REVIEW The year will soon come to a close and students will move on to a new grade level. That means it is time to review, …
Most teachers have one question in common and that is “how do I better help my ESL students?” When given the task of meeting the specific needs of each child, it can be overwhelming to know that there are some students who need help not only with the new concepts you will be teaching them, …
As a former teacher, I understand that there is simply not enough time in the school day to fit in everything we want to teach our students. In my experience, reading and math take priority, social studies and science we fit in when we can, and social emotional learning tends to get put on the …
As teachers, it is our hope that we are able to not only help students get by with what they need to learn, but that we have instilled a love of learning that will stick with them for the rest of their lives. Not every student comes to school with a natural love of reading, …
At Fluency and Fitness+ we love helping teachers! Our goal is to make life easier for you with all of our digital resources in ONE spot! Today we are taking this one step further by sharing our Amazon must haves for the classroom that will come in handy! There are Amazon affiliate links in this post. As …
Establishing positive parent relationships and fostering good parent communication can be one of the most difficult tasks as a teacher. However, putting in the time and effort to get to know parents and create a safe space for communication is extremely important. Parents are meant to be PARTNERS with teachers to help provide the best …
Happy New Year! Your holiday break is coming to an end and it is time to go back to the classroom. We all love the feeling of the new year and the excitement that it brings. Do you have new goals? Resolutions? Hopes? Well, not only is it a new year, but it is the …
The holidays are here! Bulletin boards are jolly, there is probably a “pajama day” in your near future and Christmas break is right around the corner! What a magical time of year! Spread holiday cheer in your classroom by adding these festive Christmas activities to your lesson plans! Fluency & Fitness+ Christmas Games Fluency and …
Around the middle of the school year I remember looking around my classroom and suddenly feeling overwhelmed by my ever growing to-do list. I would stand and ask myself all of these questions… ”Does everything look dusty?” “Would that table look better over there?” “How do I make stations more efficient?” “How do I make …
The holiday season was always my favorite time of the year in the classroom. Decorating, themed crafts, and excitement in the air make the holidays extra special whenever you are a teacher. However, all of the excitement and out of the norm activities can make it difficult to keep student engagement. There are so many …
