Cooperative Learning Team Management Tips

…pet, go help out with our first grade buddy class, have extra computer time, etc.) You can use the stickers to reward anything like attendance, getting homework done, having good…

Motivating Math Games

Motivating kids before a holiday break can be a challenge, especially if you’re still expected to teach skills and review academic content. Whole group instruction is particularly challenging because it’s…

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…