Madi | 5th Grade Teacher 🧠✨

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POV: You went into Michaels for one thing and somehow left with 17 new classroom ideas. 😂🍎 If you’re a teacher, don’t sleep on the craft store aisles! I found so many affordable finds that can be turned into classroom organization, decor, and student systems. Sometimes the best teacher supplies aren’t even in the teacher section! ✨ Save this for your next Michaels run because your classroom deserves a little extra magic without breaking the budget. ❤️ #TeacherTikTok #ClassroomIdeas #ClassroomOrganization #TeacherFinds #MichaelsCraftStore

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SMASH OR PASS: Teacher Edition 🍎 Episode 2! This time we’re talking about my Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzing calendar system. 📚✨ Is scheduling AR quizzes throughout the month genius classroom management… or just another thing for teachers to keep track of? 😅 My goal is simple: keep students accountable, prevent last-minute quiz cramming, and build consistent reading habits all year long. Would you smash or pass this system? #TeacherTok #FifthGradeTeacher #ClassroomManagement #AcceleratedReader #TeacherTips

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If you’re looking for a simple way to make learning actually stick in your elementary classroom, it’s time to start using retrieval practice! 🧠✨ Retrieval practice isn’t another worksheet or test prep strategy—it’s one of the highest-impact, research-backed ways to improve long-term memory and student achievement. Instead of constantly reviewing notes, students strengthen their learning by pulling information from memory. Every successful retrieval builds stronger neural pathways, increases confidence, and helps students retain skills for weeks and even months. Whether you’re using Brain Dumps, Flashback Fridays, Turn & Talks, whiteboards, exit tickets, or quick warm-ups, retrieval practice can fit into any elementary classroom in just a few minutes a day. The best part? It doesn’t require fancy materials or extra planning. Small, consistent retrieval opportunities can completely transform student retention, classroom discussions, writing, and test performance. Save this post for your teacher toolbox, share it with your teacher bestie, and follow along because I’m creating an entire collection of teacher tips that you can use all year long! 💛 #ElementaryELA #RetrievalPractice #ScienceOfReading #UpperElementaryTeacher #TeacherTok