How to Form Cooperative Learning Teams

…extras. This is because I notice that in a team of five, one student seems to be left out. Other teachers prefer to have a few teams of five because

The Power of Praise

Why We Shouldn’t Praise Kids for Being Smart … and How to Use Praise Effectively Caring teachers are lavish in their praise; they know that praise has the power to…

Heartfelt Causes & Effects

…cause and effect relationships because the exhaust (or flame) released from the end of the rocket makes the rocket move forward. Students also learn to recognize cause and effect sentences…

Hands-on Geometry – Part I

Guest Blog post by Stephanie Moorman of Teaching in Room 6 Measurement and geometry standards span all grade levels. Because of this repeated exposure, you would think that the students…

Now’s the Time for Math Stations!

Have you used math stations or math centers in your classroom this year? If not, this is the perfect time to start! As you prepare for end-of-the-year tests, you need…

Class Auctions and a Classroom Economy Freebie

…This resource includes several ideas for implementing a classroom economy system, money patterns, and a bank transaction record to use when setting up a classroom economy system. It’s free for…

Host a Classroom Scrabble Tournament!

…Scrabble to your class as an educational game and a fun way to wrap up the year. To use the game in the classroom, you’ll need one Scrabble game for…