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…

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…

How to Create a Class Handbook that Rocks!

…school, but DON’T spend the entire first day going over it! Instead, only cover the very most important information on the first day, and space out those discussion with other…

Investigating Condensation and the Water Cycle

…students to name three examples of condensation in everyday life and watch their eyes glaze over. Huh?? Most kids understand that precipitation is a fancy word for different forms of…

How to Cope with a Disrespectful Parent

…up, right? At the end of the day, everyone is on the same page, wanting student success and happiness, but sometimes it takes time to get everyone there. Listen to…

Five Ways to Fit Science In

…the last two hours of the day on Friday to centers for each subject area as a way to meet with small groups, while still making sure I’m getting in…

The Power of Praise

…– yet now they have to struggle to make good grades. Interestingly, my older daughter Wendy discovered the New York Magazine article herself the other day and forwarded it to…

How to Regain Your Love of Teaching

…🙂 Becky Ritenour – Think about those “a-ha” moments where you made a difference for one of your students. That kid who said he hated English on the second day