How to make interactive notebooks less stressful

Interactive notebook ideas Interactive notebooks: yay or nay? Many teachers have strong opinions about interactive notebooks, and are either in the LOVE or HATE camp. What are you? No matter what camp that you are in, I think you are going to find this post helpful. I discuss four ways to reduce your stress level, […]
How to differentiate quickly and easily using innovative interactive notebooks

Differentiate with interactive notebooks Want to differentiate interactive notebooks but don’t know where to start? You, my friend are in the right place! My interactive notebooks have a three level differentiation system. There is a filled-in template/answer key, fill-in-the-blank template, and blank template. It is up to you what you would like to use. All […]
Enter to win $25 toward your TPT ClassFund!

TPT ClassFund Giveaway I am giving away $25 to four TPT ClassFund pages. Four winners will be selected. Teachers Pay Teachers ClassFund is similar to DonorsChoose in that it is a platform that donors can give you funds toward your goal. But instead of the goal of a class set of books or flexible seating options – […]
How to use TPT Classfund for MORE classroom resources

Get FREE Classroom Resources with ClassFund Every teacher in the world should have access to teacher-created resources that will positively impact their instruction. Teachers need support. We need to teach our students to the best of our abilities. However- we need resources to do this. TPT ClassFund is going to impact you. It is going […]
Win a class set of 30 book bins from Steps to Literacy!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! Congratulations to our winner, Kaitlin B.! How to enter Want to win a class set of 30 book bins from Steps to Literacy? Even better… if you win, you can get ANY color book bin of your choice. You could even mix and match! How amazing are these colors? Fill […]
Teacher Appreciation Week sale at Teachers Pay Teachers

Teacher Appreciation Week sale at Teachers Pay Teachers Have you heard the news? The Teachers Pay Teachers site-wide sale is happening on Tuesday, May 7th – Wednesday, May 8th. All resources will be 20% off, plus an additional 5% off with the code GIFT4YOU. Check out my store here! Everything in my store will be […]
How to create assignments in Google Classroom using a computer

How to create assignments in Google Classroom using a computer Do you need help creating an assignment for students on Google Classroom using a computer to assign a digital resource from Glitter in Third? Read the steps below and take a peek at the pictures to help you out. Common Google Classroom questions Is this not […]
Do you know about the TPT Sale THIS Tuesday & Wednesday?!?

I wanted to let you know about the BIG sale that is going on at Glitter in Third on TPT this Tuesday & Wednesday, the 27th and 28th. This is a great time to stock up on resources for the rest of the school year. Click here to start shopping! Enjoy this BIG sale! EVERY ITEM […]
How to get your class back on track after a break

Are you nervous about returning to school after a long break and looking for back from break activities? It does not matter that it is not the first day of school. It is NEVER too late for a fresh start! I can’t help but smile seeing my kiddos walk into the classroom after a long […]
TPT SALE THIS MONDAY & TUESDAY!

Glitter in Third is having a TWO-DAY SALE on TPT! This Monday and Tuesday (the 26th and 27th), every single resource in my store is on sale. This includes the big bundles! My store is marked down 20%, and TPT is giving you another 5% when you use the code CYBER18. I have tons of […]
Using Google Classroom during literacy stations

Technology activities for elementary students in your reading block Do you use Google Classroom? I try to incorporate Google Classroom into many aspects of my day, because it keeps the kids super engaged, gives kids practice with technology, and decreases teacher prep time. Today, I am going to explain how literacy stations fused with technology […]
Do you want to try out a Reading for Google Drive FREEBIE?

Do you want to try out activities designed for Google Classroom but don’t know where to start? My Reading Sampler Pack for Google Drive is PERFECT for you! Click here to download! This is the first time ever that I have offered a Google Classroom product for free. I know a lot of people may […]
How to use Google Forms for writing conferences

Do you conduct writing conferences in your classroom? I am going to share with you an easy and efficient way to conference weekly with your students to improve their writing. “I love writing conferences!” – is this a phrase that you would say? I don’t know about you, but until recently this is something that […]
Make your word study activities PAPERLESS

Make Digital Word Study Activities Mention the phrase “word study,” and I immediately think of an enormous amount of prep work. Learn how to use digital word study activities in the classroom. Between the differentiated word lists and big packets, word study tends to be paper galore. However, using Google Classroom you can transform this […]
FREE Halloween multiplication color-by-number resources!

You know what is fun? Coloring. You know what’s not fun? Multiplication facts. However, combine these two things together and suddenly kids are excited to practice their times tables! Want these Halloween multiplication color by numbers in your classroom? Get them delivered immediately to your inbox – put your name and email below! There are […]