Pumpkin Predictions Measurement Fun!

…You’ll need one chart for each pumpkin that the team will measure, so if you plan to repeat the activity, you’ll need additional copies. To save time, you can purchase…

Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…no time for anything else. I’m not suggesting that we put aside the Common Core State Standards, but if we don’t find time to teach life skills, who will? Free…

Teaching Kids How to Have REAL Discussions

Do you remember the last time you and your friends had a great discussion? I’ll bet you didn’t take turns around the table with each person speaking for 30 seconds…

What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher

time more challenging for Ruby. When can we meet? Although I knew my daughter was an advanced reader, I had accepted that it would always be up to me to…

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…Canada since it involves a physical product that needs to be shipped. The contest will end Monday, August 20th, at 10 p.m. EST at which time I will use a…

How to Create a Classroom Yearbook

…to an office supply store to have this done. Be sure to allow plenty of time for students to look through their class scrapbook. It’s best to have them sit…

How to Recharge Mathematical Thinking

…solve word problems independently from time to time. Guess what resource can help with this too? 🙂 You guessed it! The Daily Math Puzzler program is versatile enough to be…