Solving Unknown Perimeter Mysteries

…said, “Last year I got every one wrong when you had to find the missing number. This is much easier to figure out because it goes one part at a…

Cooking Up a Caring Classroom

…for specific topics. You’ll even find the ISBN number for each book to help you locate it! After you read each book to your class, check it off in the…

Honoring 9/11 – A Delicate Balance

Numbers and Measurements The Man Who Walked Between the Towers includes many references to lengths, heights, and widths, so I created a set of task cards that display those quantities….

5 Ways to Help Students Become Word Collectors

…backpacks and noticed when people “cringed”. They loved it!   2. Model classroom discourse! Hearing and using rich language serves a number of purposes–from modeling sophisticated language to showing that…

Math Games Make Learning Fun!

…math. Instead, take a moment to pair students yourself before you pass out the materials. It’s best for students with similar abilities to work together. It might be tempting to…

12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

…dozen strategies that are often included in Reading Workshop, and none of them involve stickers, certificates, or pizza. External rewards may work in the short term, but the best way…

Make Test Prep Meaningful!

…it’s a fact of life.I firmly believe that fabulous instruction within a safe and supportive classroom community is the best “test prep” strategy out there. That being said, it is…

What Every New Teacher Needs to Know

…for the real thing. You learn as you go and don’t be afraid to seek advice from your fellow team. There’s a lot more, but that’s a good start:) Best