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Need an easy way to start challenging those advanced math kids NOW? Try math contracts! A simple strategy for elementary classroom teachers to differentiate for advanced math students. Works in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classrooms. Click to learn more + get a FREE editable math contract! #education #math #differentiation #freebie #elementaryeducation #elementaryclassroom #freeprintables #teach #teacher
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your favorite elementary teacher or teaching teammate? Check out these Amazon gift ideas for Christmas, back to school, birthdays, end of the school year, teacher appreciation, or any holiday you want to get your favorite educator something cute & useful! Even on a budget you can find the perfect present for your fave classroom teacher in these 10 teacher teammate gift ideas! #christmas #christmasgifts #giftideas #Amazon #AmazonPrime #PPHOLIDAY
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If you're looking for a fun perimeter or area math activity try this math mosaic art project! An easy way for elementary students to practice perimeter and area. All you need is construction paper squares! Fun for students and easy for teachers. Plus it makes a darling bulletin board display. Perfect for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade! Click for more examples and instructions. #math #perimeter #area #2ndgrade #3rdgrade #4thgrade #5thgrade
Get elementary students interacting with all of your amazing mentor texts with this simple strategy. Use mentor texts as inspiration for writing ideas! This writing activity is perfect for centers, or as a mini-lesson teachers can use with every mentor text they read! This strategy works well in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classrooms. #education #writing #mentortexts #elementaryeducation #elementaryclassroom #secondgrade #thirdgrade #fourthgrade #fifthgrade
Looking for a new homework management solution? Try homework menus! Tips on how to organize your homework practices using menus to motivate your kids and differentiate through choice. Click for details & free printables to get you started. #education #homework #teacherspayteachers #tpt #homeworkmenus #differentiation #thirdgrade #freebies #teach #teacher #elementaryeducation #elementaryclassroom
Looking for a fun classroom management solution to motivate your elementary students during the craziest times of the school year? Try Wonka Week! Perfect for teachers in 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grade classrooms to use before holiday breaks or the end of the school year. Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and plan some candy-themed math & science activities for Wonka Week learning fun! Click for FREE Golden Ticket and candy math printables + candy themed activity ideas. #education #endoftheyear
Looking for a simple art project and year long bulletin board solution? Try this bubble letter name art idea! Super easy to prep and makes for darling year long bulletin boards for 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. Love the mentor texts too! #artprojectsforkids #bulletinboards #freebie

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I’m Katie a.k.a. I Want to be a Super Teacher!


I’m so glad you’re here Super Teacher!

I have fourteen years of classroom teaching experience in grades 2-3 (+ one in fifth) and am passionate about helping teachers refine their practice & meet the needs of every learner. If you’re all about implementing super (practical!) teaching practices while keeping your sanity, come stay awhile.

Don’t let the “Super Teacher” title scare you.

You don’t have to be perfect to be super! In fact, the name of this site stemmed less from wanting to be a Super Teacher, and more from one of my favorite team Halloween costumes.

There’s a reason this blog is called I Want to be a Super Teacher (not I’m a Super Teacher, or Be a Super Teacher).

After 14 years working my tail off in the classroom, I still don’t feel like a “Super” Teacher. Teaching is hard!
Super Teachers are those who recognize we have more to learn, but are refining our practice, and doing our best to balance doing great work in the classroom with staying afloat in everyday life.

You don’t have to be perfect to be super.

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