Google Classroom Management Tips

…digital assignments. There are true interactive and integrated lessons on Teachers Pay Teachers that you can try as well. Sharing Links and Resources There are two ways to assign links…

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

…events in Dr. King’s life and his impact on the civil rights movement in a way that’s very easy to understand. BrainPOP.com has a number of resources to go along…

Power Reading Workshop and The Daily 5

…with Common Core State Standards, so the mini-lessons provide an easy way to make sure you are meeting the standards for your grade level. Complementary Reading Workshop Models The way

12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

…Tim, that story is really true!) So when I became a teacher, I was amazed to discover that most kids don’t enjoy reading. To me, books are full of excitement…

Undercover Boss – School Style!

…to introduce himself to the students. Students found ways to connect with him through the story time lesson. I often saw them talking to him in the hallway or lunch…

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…

Task Cards 101

…and can be used in a variety of ways. Here are three options: Learning Centers – One of the most popular ways to use task cards is at centers. Students…