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Advice for a New Teacher

Advice for a New Teacher

Dear New Teacher, Welcome to the best profession there is.  It’s by far one of the most rewarding, but also most challenging.  There are so many things to think about when you land that first job that your head  starts spinning from classroom set-up and decor, getting to know the new lay of the land, getting to know your teaching… Read More

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Wrapping Up the School Year

Wrapping Up the School Year

It’s mid May and the countdown to the end of the year is on!  The end is coming and school will be over before you know it.  There’s SOOO much to do!  How will you get it all finished?  The to-do list seems to be ever growing.  My mind races between all the things to get done, finish file and organize end… Read More

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Teaching Fractions in Upper Elementary – Fraction Frenzy!

Teaching Fractions in Upper Elementary – Fraction Frenzy!

Fractions can be hard for students to learn and really understand.  Make it a goal to help all students master fractions while they’re in your class.  Using different approaches and lots of practice, students will become confident at working with fractions.  Below are a few tips that helped students in my classroom master fractions. Master multiplication first (multiplication and division… Read More

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About Mrs. Renz

Hi there, I’m Heather, a retired teacher from Oregon, now living in Vermont, with 34+ years of experience mostly with 4th and 5th grades and middle school math. I love helping other teachers!

I’ve always said, “Teachers work way too hard not to share what works with others.” Since around the year 2000, I’ve been helping make teachers’ jobs easier by sharing what worked for me in my classroom.

I also have an Etsy shop called, Mrs. Renz Designs, with Bunco party sets. www.etsy.com/shop/MrsRenzDesigns

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