Heartfelt Causes & Effects

…in my book, Graphic Organizers for Reading: Teaching Tools Aligned with the Common Core, and titled it Heartfelt Causes & Effects. It decided to make it completely free, and if…

Supporting Self-Regulation in the Classroom

…tests when compared to children with low levels of self-regulation. Some researchers even see the inability to self-regulate as the root cause of the economic achievement gap. Self-regulation takes energy….

Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math

Common Core Math Standards in Action Truth About Common Core The Common Core Savvy Quiz Bottom line, implementation of Common Core Math Standards is key. If we don’t take the…

5 Tips for New Teachers

…it’s one of the few where you know each and every day that you are making a difference! If you’re not a new teacher, what is your advice for newbies?…

Tips for Teaching with Math Games

…practicing new skills or reviewing previously-learned content. Math games are extremely versatile and can be used in cooperative learning teams, in small group instruction, or in math centers. The key…

Going Marbles for STEM Hands-on Learning

…price, I emailed the company to ask about getting a discount. I ended up with something even better than a discount… they offered to send me a kit for free!…