Buddy Bio Poems Partner Poetry Lesson

Imagine yourself as a student in a new classroom during the first week of school. Unless your teacher starts off with at least a few getting-to-know you activities, it might…

Field Trips – Follow Up on the Fun!

Field trips can be so much fun for students, and they definitely provide unique opportunities for kids to discover new places and to experience real world learning. But have you…

Walls for Language Learners

…but rather spaces strategically organized for students to use as resources throughout the year. This idea of “walls for learning” is not new one, but a key one for teachers…

15 Super Gifts for Student Teachers!

…something that your student teacher will treasure for years? Or will it be something practical to help the teacher-to-be land a job or set up a new classroom? Last week…

Getting Started with Whole Brain Teaching

…rule to your students. If that sounds boring, you don’t know Chris! (Click here for the first article in the series.) Newly Updated WBT Classroom Rules Posters I love to…

Spelling Stories – Creativity Unleashed!

…classmates. If you have a class blog or website, post the stories online for everyone to read there. Morning meetings and author sharing times are great opportunities for sharing, too….

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…International Dot Day Resources I had heard from several friends about International Dot Day, so after I read The Dot, I began looking for resources online to support this event….

Episode 1: Inspired Teaching Made Easy Intro

…or listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Google Play. Episode 1 Resources and Links Teaching Resources Facebook Page Laura’s Online File Cabinet for Teachers Upper Elementary Teacher Connection…

Hands-on Water Cycle Fun!

…in the Weather and Climate folder in my online Science File Cabinet. The directions include a set of follow-up questions to help students grasp the essential concepts. Parts of the…

Now’s the Time for Math Stations!

…along with the games. The item shown here is for a single classroom; I now have a school site license available as well. You can preview everything online before you…