Investigating Gummy Bears

Guest blog post by Amy Alvis I was looking on Pinterest for a lab to use with my students to teach them the scientific method. The students will have science…

Show What You Know!

…directions are outlined below; printable directions can be found in all of my Showdown freebies and products on TpT. Stack the problem cards face down in the center of the…

The Question Connection: Advice from Real Teachers

…to free resources, book recommendations, helpful advice, or best classroom practices. However, please refrain from self-promotion or providing links to teaching products. Advice from Real Teachers I love reading all…

Taming Blurters and Wanderers

…say Rule 2 and you exclaim, making the hand motion, ‘Raise your hand for permission to speak!” You talk. Jack starts to blurt. Immediately interrupt him and call for Rule…

The Ancient Secret for Wise Decisions

…point. If a child claims, incorrectly in your view, that one of her choices was smart, you respond, “Okay. But what would be a smarter choice??” Teach your kids that…

Playing the Mystery Skype Game

…doesn’t have those, they are very inexpensive to purchase. Next you’ll need to do a free download of the Skype software and set up an account which includes creating a…