Category: Teaching Tips

Boxes of Appreciation is a holiday classroom kindness project in which students create and customize small gift boxes to present to their secret box buddies.

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How do sand and salt make icy roads safer? Your students will be able to answer this question after they conduct this easy hands-on science experiment using simple materials such as ice, salt, and sand.

How do sand and salt make icy roads safer? Your students will be able to answer this question after they conduct this easy hands-on science

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Team Thanks Thanksgiving Gratitude Cards

Team Thanks gratitude cards are a fun way to teach children how to show appreciation to others, and the activity is perfect for the week

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Five Looks on a Book is a simple and fun activity that offers a fun twist on the traditional book report. Students name five adjectives that describe their book and then write one supporting detail for each adjective. Freebie in the post!

Looking for a fun twist on book reports? Check out the “Five Looks on a Book” strategy described in this post, and download this free

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Laura Candler shares 6 reasons why fall is the best time to introduce poetry! If you start teaching poetry now, you'll reap the benefits all year long!

Laura Candler shares 6 reasons why fall is the best time to introduce poetry! If you start teaching poetry now, you’ll reap the benefits all

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Active engagement activities are an important part of classroom instruction, but is getting kids up and moving causes disruption, these activities become ineffective and chaotic.

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Did you know that Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th? Grab the Swashbuckling Pirate Fun freebie and explore resources for celebrating this fun

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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.

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

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Multiple intelligence theory and growth mindset are powerful tools for helping kids discover their strengths and learn how to overcome challenges they face.

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Most schools have a handbook of guidelines and district policies, but have you ever thought of creating a handbook just for YOUR classroom? It's easier than you think!

Most schools have a handbook of guidelines and district policies, but have you ever thought of creating a handbook just for YOUR classroom? It’s easier

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Classroom Economy systems are an exciting way to teach financial literacy skills. This free resource makes it easy to create your own classroom economy system!

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Taking time to plan effective cooperative learning teams will ensure a smooth start to the new school year. Check out these helpful team formation tips!

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Category: Teaching Tips

Five Looks on a Book is a simple and fun activity that offers a fun twist on the traditional book report. Students name five adjectives that describe their book and then write one supporting detail for each adjective. Freebie in the post!

Fun Twist on Book Reports!

Looking for a fun twist on book reports? Check out the “Five Looks on a Book” strategy described in this post, and download this free graphic organizer to use with the lesson!

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You Can Put a STOP to Classroom Disruption!

Active engagement activities are an important part of classroom instruction, but is getting kids up and moving causes disruption, these activities become ineffective and chaotic. The Erase-a-Letter Strategy is an easy way to keep students on task during cooperative learning lessons. This strategy is for “whole class” management when students are moving

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