12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

…dozen strategies that are often included in Reading Workshop, and none of them involve stickers, certificates, or pizza. External rewards may work in the short term, but the best way…

Field Trips – Follow Up on the Fun!

…think students should be expected to learn something new that day. Field Trip Follow-up Report Freebie To help my students reflect on what they had earned during our adventures, I…

Tips for Teaching with Math Games

…go to play them, how to choose a partner, and a host of other procedures. I’ve shared some of my best tips in this post, and you can also find…

Try This When Kids Are Absent!

day. In fact, I just kept a stack of these forms in my paper organizer because someone was absent almost every day. This system worked great for me because it…

School Sticks for Summer Fun!

…do 2-3 sticks a day for 5 days a week. By using these sticks, children will have an opportunity to work on their math using items around the house like…

Falling in Love … With a Poem

Day Poem in Your Pocket Day is a perfect way to share a love for poetry with your students. Find a poem you love. Share it. Simple! Each year this…

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…NC! The good news for everyone else is that you can still download your free copy of Teaching with Dry Erase Boards! __________________ Today is my birthday, but instead of…