Mrs. Beattie's Classroom

Why Memory Books Are a Great Way to Wrap The Year

The end of a school year can be a bittersweet time for many students, who may not look forward to a long summer away from their friends, predictability, and routine. Here are my top reasons why memory books are a great way to wrap up the school year!

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The Best Reasons For Using Hands-On Morning Work

Classroom Organization & Environment, FREEBIES, Math

Morning work tubs have been part of my classroom for a few years now, and this teacher is completely sold! Now that my morning work is hands-on and paperless, I've had more time for planning content and am able to accomplish all of my morning activities without interruptions. Here are my best reasons for using hands-on morning work.

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One Effective Way to Teach About Caring

Character Education & Classroom Management, FREEBIES

This post details some of the things that we've done in my classroom in recent weeks to help my students better understand what it means to care about something. This is one effective way to teach about caring.

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Easy (FREE!) Low-Prep Easter Craft for Classrooms

Art, FREEBIES, Holidays and Special Days

I have an adorable Easter craft that I pull out every year to share with you! This is easy, low-prep and perfect for elementary classrooms!

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How To Print In Color On A Budget

FREEBIES, Teacher Organization, Technology In The Classroom

Have you ever found the perfect resource for your classroom but spent a small fortune printing it all out? I've got the solution for how to print in color ON A BUDGET!

How To Maintain Your Love Of Teaching During a Tough Year

Teacher Organization, Teaching Strategies

Teaching is a tough job, and getting harder every day. Our classrooms are full of needs that we don't always have the tools or resources to support the way we'd like. More and more of us are feeling exhausted, frustrated, defeated. I asked, and my readers answered with their ideas about how to maintain your love of teaching during a tough year.

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Some Of The Best Picture Books For Teaching Math

FREEBIES, Literacy, Math, Teaching Strategies

Using picture books in math class is one of my favorite ways to take what can be abstract concepts and put them into contexts my students can understand. Here are some of my favorite picture books for teaching math.

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My Favorite Features of the Epic! Reading App

Literacy, Technology In The Classroom

An excellent classroom app is one that includes top-quality content, keeps students engaged, and gets them coming back again and again for more. Just one app fits the bill with every class I've taught. Here are my favorite features of the Epic! reading app.