Andrea Knight

Teacher · Learner · Author

Classroom Posters That Develop Positive Behaviors

What do readers do? Or writers? How about scientists, musicians, and athletes? What does it look like to be an active listener? And what does it mean to be a good friend? The first week of school is right around the corner and these are some of the questions I know we'll talk about as we work on building our culture. These classroom posters have been in my back to school toolbox for years and I … [Read more...]

Sub Plans for Teachers

These sub plans for teachers have saved my sanity on more than one occasion. I remember the year our principal asked us to prepare emergency lesson plans before school even started. Ugh, why? I'm usually a pretty proactive person, but not when it came to sub plans. I was never sick. And I was never out. But then I had kids of my own. And THEY got sick. And THEY were out. Scrambling to write … [Read more...]

Ideas for Classroom Rewards

FUN IDEAS FOR CLASSROOM REWARDS I'm writing this in mid April... you know, that time of year when the behavior plan you've had in place all year long suddenly seems to be cracking. No worries. It's probably just time for spring break. A little time away is good for everyone. And when the little muffins return, everything will be back to normal. Right? Probably. I mean, sure. I've gone … [Read more...]

Space Books for Kids

Check out all these great space books for kids! They're packed with kid-friendly explanations to help you answer questions like, "Does the Sun move?" and "What makes day and night?" For children who are learning about the Sun, I recommend Stacy McAnulty's picture book SUN! ONE IN A BILLION (pictured above👆). It's narrated by the Sun and uses humor throughout the book to share important facts. … [Read more...]

Fun Math Games for 1st Graders

Math games for 1st graders don't have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, I started making these MATH GAMES years ago to help our students review skills they were learning in math. I wanted the games to be aligned with our standards AND easy to play. And I wondered, "Can I get each game on one sheet?" I remembered what my mentor teacher used to tell me. "K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple … [Read more...]

Women in Math and Science

Let's teach girls about women in math and science, and let's go ahead and begin with our littlest learners. Learning the stories of amazing women who came before us is not only important, but inspiring. This is especially true for girls who are interested in fields and causes where women are typically underrepresented, such as math and science. From a young age, girls need to hear the message … [Read more...]