Winning a Million – Math Lessons and More!

…students read the article. You can find the article online here on the Fayetteville Observer website. Then ask them to complete a “What’s the Scoop?” graphic organizer to uncover the…

Using Weekly Letter Writing In the Classroom

…grading rubric to hold them accountable for their writing. Weekly Letter Writing Freebie You can download the free grading rubric, example letters, an information sheet, and monthly topic ideas at…

How to Form Cooperative Learning Teams

…a team they could get help. I let them know that if they complete the assignment and come in the next day with a better attitude, they may rejoin their…

The Core of Effective Discussions

…skills don’t come naturally to students. We have to teach those skills explicitly and provide opportunities to practice them. Perhaps that’s why the very first speaking and listening anchor standard…

Five Ways to Fit Science In

…know the kiddos will love it. However, when we are limited on time, we really need to ask ourselves if the students are really going to get any educational value…