Interactive Teaching Made Easy

…webinar will be offered two times in February, and it will combine the best of the two previous webinars. Spots are limited; click here to register for one of these…

Hands-on Water Cycle Fun!

…for the vegetation, and a small pond made from aluminum foil and filled with water. On a sunny day, the best way to power up the mini water cycle is…

Bio Poems for President’s Day

…haven’t written a bio poem before this lesson, it’s best to have them write bio poems about themselves first. You can find complete directions and printables in Bio Poems Made…

Hands-on Geometry – Part I

…and line as best they can. The kids really get into it! When I say “parallel lines”, their arms always move up over their heads in two straight lines. When…

Field Trips – Follow Up on the Fun!

…that works best for you. Have you ever had your students tie-dye T-shirts to wear on a field trip? If you choose a class color, it’s a great way for…

Save Time and Paper with Mini ABC Books!

…definitely a collaborative effort! Where to Download These Freebies Both of these ABC Mini Books can be found on Laura’s Best Freebies, a private page on my website that can…

Green Companies? Let the Jury Decide!

…the Teaching Resources file cabinet. You can also find it on my Laura’s Best Freebies page when you sign up for Candler’s Classroom Connections. I hope you and your students…

Time for School Year Reflections

…includes seven writing prompts that ask students to reflect on what they learned, to describe the best part of the year, to share about an accomplishment that makes them proud,…