Sarah Werstuik

I'm a public school teacher with a passion for all things elementary. I love creating and sharing resources that are purposeful and engaging!

[Sarah Werstuik @teachplanlove]

I’ve noticed that when I call something a “challenge” it builds excitement and motivation in my kiddos... so this week we have been doing a Rectangle Challenge to find “as many rectangles with the same area as possible”... exploring the relationship betw… https://t.co/EzOmNmW61v

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After indulging in all the fried foods over the long weekend, I am so ready for these kale salads with beets and berries this week! 🥗

#mealprepmonday #mealpreplife #teacherlunch #lunchsalad #teacherlife #teachersofinstagram https://t.co/UuMgU9KDvd

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Kid: “Why are all the teachers wearing leopard print shoes?” 🤷🏻‍♀️🐆#teachersofinstagram #ootd #casualfriday #teacherstyle https://t.co/HTkUyGVSw2

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Inspired by one of my favorite math books, “Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School,” by Louis Sachar, we’ve been exploring the rules of addition and practicing the standard algorithm with this fun challenge problem: one + one = two!
Problems with more … https://t.co/TVy9pK6PYf

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I bet this is cutest lunch in the office. 👨🏻‍💻 #husbandlunch #mealprep https://t.co/Z44w9IjAlv

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The weather may not be cooperating, but I was in the mood for all the fall flavors in this salad. 🍂🍁🍂
#fallflavors #sundaymealprep #mealprepsunday #lunchprep #teachermealprep #teacherlunch #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers https://t.co/FAAca3YnDz

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This week we introduced our first math game: Place Value Number Battle! This one is easy to prep and a perfect for practicing reading and comparing large numbers. 🔢 #mathisfun #mathclass #mathgames #iteachmath #iteach4th #teachersoftpt #teachersofins… https://t.co/QOsSSTObvk

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Yogurt Parfait Lunch Prep
#lunchprep #mealprep #mealprepsunday #teacherlunch #teachersfollowteachers https://t.co/EHnCBgTmAu

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We are loving flexible seating options during our beginning of year assessments! 💯

standing at easel • standing at high table • clipboards • stools • seat cushions • individual desks • tables • floor spots

#flexibleseating #ikeaclassroom #iteac… https://t.co/pnROvZT6Qn

[Sarah Werstuik @teachplanlove]

Today we looked for patterns in visual representations of numbers! This was a great activity for the beginning of the year — so many connections to topics we will return to again and again (multiplication, factors, multiples, squares, primes, geometry). … https://t.co/av1nKZTDD0

[Sarah Werstuik @teachplanlove]

Thinking about what we want our classroom to look like 👀, sound like👂, and feel like 💗 this year! .
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#firstsixweeksofschool #backtoschool #communitybuilding #responsiveclassroom #iteach4th #iteach345 #teachersofinstagram https://t.co/Q2bfPdmhm5

[Sarah Werstuik @teachplanlove]

First day of school! #backtoschool #morningmeeting #day1 #morningmessage #responsiveclassroom #iteach4th #teachersofinstagram https://t.co/b8kxdIrQcS

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Back at it! 💯 | First week lunch prep 🥚🍎🥕🥒 #mealprepsunday #teachermealprep #lunchprep #mealpreplife #teacherlife #teacherlunch https://t.co/f6n3ctexVk

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Things are happening! 📦📦📦 Back to work for real tomorrow, but spent a few hours today unpacking and going through boxes. I’m in a new classroom this year (across the hall) and so excited for a new layout! I made a lot of progress today, but still hav… https://t.co/gHqxZSa4Ur

[Sarah Werstuik @teachplanlove]

Building our study strategy toolbox! 🧰 Learning how to use flash cards to study vocabulary 💯
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I love this flash card strategy: Label all the word cards with As (1A, 2A, etc.) and all the definition cards with Bs (1B, 2B, etc.). Then you can match t… https://t.co/fqNGrLQGNe

[Sarah Werstuik @teachplanlove]

Spending the week with these kiddos learning about healthy homework habits, study strategies, and growth mindset! #executivefunctioningskills #growthmindset https://t.co/90KM705x6V

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Morning walks with this guy! 🙌

#dogsofinstagram #teacherlife #summertime #summervacation https://t.co/Wbg4MJSeXj

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This year was filled with so many great memories! 😍 https://t.co/1BysZxWDDT

[Sarah Werstuik @teachplanlove]

This kid gets it. Eureka Math is a Story of Units. 😊
#eurekmath #unitsmatter #mathmatters #commoncoremath #grading #teacherwin
#iteachmath #iteach4th #teachersofinstagram https://t.co/vnZu3d7Wo1

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His and hers lunches! 👫
(We both have salami, cheese, crackers, carrots and grapes. He’s got added sunflower butter for dipping 🥕.) https://t.co/1h9kBAdKgM