How much time do you spend each week on spelling instruction? If you’re an upper elementary teacher, the answer is probably “not enough.” While you
How much time do you spend each week on spelling instruction? If you’re an upper elementary teacher, the answer is probably “not enough.” While you
Pumpkin Seed Multiplication is a FREE partner activity that uses pumpkin seeds to help kids understand the relationship between addition and multiplication.
Is there a school district anywhere that still allows traditional Halloween activities? Most elementary students love to dress up on Halloween, but many schools no
Imagine yourself as a student in a new classroom during the first week of school. Unless your teacher starts off with at least a few
Daily problem solving is an important key to success in math, but implementing this type of program consistently can prove to be challenging.
Wondering how to discuss 9/11 with your students? Check out these teaching tips and free resources based on the book The Man Who Walked Between
Free Valentine Candy Hearts math lesson! Students conduct a simple investigation to find out if all boxes of Valentine conversation hearts are the same.
Heartfelt Causes and Effects is a free literacy lesson to use with the children’s book Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day
Free Paper Chain Connections Craftivity from Laura Candler. This holiday literacy activity is a fun way to teach kids how to make connections while reading!
Sometimes kids think Earth has unlimited resources and they don’t realize that only a small part of our planet is habitable. Edible Earth Rounds is
Have you heard about International Dot Day? It’s celebrated on September 15th, and it’s all about encouraging kids to discover how they can make a
School’s out and it’s time to celebrate! Here are a dozen fun and effective strategies to turn your students’ end-of-the-year energy into instructional success!
How much time do you spend each week on spelling instruction? If you’re an upper elementary teacher, the answer is probably “not enough.” While you might recognize the importance of phonemic awareness and phonics lessons, there’s just not enough time for true spelling instruction in the upper grades. This is
Pumpkin Seed Multiplication is a FREE partner activity that uses pumpkin seeds to help kids understand the relationship between addition and multiplication.
Is there a school district anywhere that still allows traditional Halloween activities? Most elementary students love to dress up on Halloween, but many schools no longer allow Halloween parties and activities. However, there’s fun and educational way to sneak in a dress-up activity if you can get it approved! Host
Imagine yourself as a student in a new classroom during the first week of school. Unless your teacher starts off with at least a few getting-to-know you activities, it might be weeks before you feel comfortable enough to talk with your classmates and actively participate in lessons. On the other
Daily problem solving is an important key to success in math, but implementing this type of program consistently can prove to be challenging.
Wondering how to discuss 9/11 with your students? Check out these teaching tips and free resources based on the book The Man Who Walked Between the Towers.
Free Valentine Candy Hearts math lesson! Students conduct a simple investigation to find out if all boxes of Valentine conversation hearts are the same.
Heartfelt Causes and Effects is a free literacy lesson to use with the children’s book Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day activity!
Free Paper Chain Connections Craftivity from Laura Candler. This holiday literacy activity is a fun way to teach kids how to make connections while reading!
Sometimes kids think Earth has unlimited resources and they don’t realize that only a small part of our planet is habitable. Edible Earth Rounds is a tasty activity you can use to demonstrate this concept, and it’s a great way to sneak in a fraction lesson, too! Each student will
Have you heard about International Dot Day? It’s celebrated on September 15th, and it’s all about encouraging kids to discover how they can make a difference. Why is it called “Dot Day”? To find out, read the book that inspired this special day! The Dot, written by Peter Reynolds, is
School’s out and it’s time to celebrate! Here are a dozen fun and effective strategies to turn your students’ end-of-the-year energy into instructional success!
