Fraction Spinners Make Fractions Fun!

…records his or her fraction. Players compare fractions and decide who has the larger fraction. The person with the larger fraction for that round wins a point. Players continue until…

Hands-on Geometry – Part I

…next day, we all categorize the found objects.You can download this chart by clicking on the image; the chart is page 2 of the freebie which includes a worksheet for…

Try This When Kids Are Absent!

…parent that I did provide the child with a list of assignments to complete. If students were absent more than one day, I completed prepared a separate form for each…

Boost Class Spirit with Tie-Dyed T-shirts!

…where they are. It’s also really helpful for your parent volunteers because they know exactly who’s in your class. Therefore, they feel more comfortable speaking to any of your students…

Save Time and Paper with Mini ABC Books!

…definitely a collaborative effort! Where to Download These Freebies Both of these ABC Mini Books can be found on Laura’s Best Freebies, a private page on my website that can…

Move to Learn in Science!

…Jensen states, “Brain-compatible learning means that educators should weave math, movement, geography, social skills, role play, science, and physical education together.” I completely agree, and that’s why I enjoyed using…

Fun Twist on Book Reports!

…adjectives throughout the week. When they have found as many as possible, reveal your words and compare the two lists. After students complete their worksheets, arrange them on the bulletin…

Time for School Year Reflections

…students’ reflections because their words helped me understand what they felt was most important about our year together. Often they would mention a lesson that I had completely forgotten about,…

Drama Circles: Cooperative Learning FUN!

…open to new experiences They will share a fun activity that has them learning to be comfortable acting and performing in front of their other classmates. An integral part of…

Stop Team Disruptions with Team Stop Signs

…say, “Shhh! She’s coming around with the stop signs!” LOL! Who would have thought that being quiet for one minute would be viewed as a dreaded consequence for off-task behavior?…

Winning a Million – Math Lessons and More!

…students read the article. You can find the article online here on the Fayetteville Observer website. Then ask them to complete a “What’s the Scoop?” graphic organizer to uncover the…