Checking for Understanding with Exit Tickets

…do. However, as the years progressed I came to realize the importance of exit tickets for both my students and myself as an educator. As educators, it is essential that…

Managing Whole Group Instruction

…lining up for lunch, morning routines, dismissal procedures, etc. Ask a veteran teacher for ideas on managing these day-to-day routines effectively. Implement a Quiet Signal If you’re going to involve…

How to Cure the Classroom Library Blues

…in my classroom library and haven’t lost one yet since I started using it. Paula Cull – OMG, I have the Intelliscanner and I LOOOOOOVE IT! I have a huge…

Valentine Candy Hearts Math Investigation

…the same number of candies? Inquiring minds want to know! Questions like these provide a perfect opportunity for a bit of data analysis fun! When I posed these questions to…

Stop the Clock – An Adventure in Teaching Time!

…purchase ad-free versions from Interactive Resources. These links go to the evaluation versions: Stop the Clock 1 (30-minute intervals) Stop the Clock 2 (15-minute intervals) Stop the Clock 3 (5-minute

Stop Team Disruptions with Team Stop Signs

…to their task. When I first introduced this management strategy, I had no idea how it would work with 5th graders. However, I was surprised that it worked better than…