Fostering a Growth Mindset with Brain Bucks
…difficult for all of us, even when we understand why we need to make changes. Fortunately, with a little support and encouragement, even students who began the year with a…
…difficult for all of us, even when we understand why we need to make changes. Fortunately, with a little support and encouragement, even students who began the year with a…
…that are perfect for upper elementary students just as they are. These three are my favorites! 1. Great Chicago Fire of 1871 (Video and Teacher Guide) I loved this 7-minute,…
Step-by-step Lesson and Free Printables Most kids are familiar with the terms precipitation, condensation, and evaporation, but very few of them really understand what those words mean. Just ask your…
…with your students, you can request a copy here. If you aren’t already on my email list, you’ll also be subscribed to Candler’s Classroom Connections and you’ll get access to…
…Math Problem Solving: Mindsets Matter Webinar (Register HERE) I must admit that this realization was humbling in light of the fact that I had just scheduled a webinar called Math…
…teacher supposed to say when a kid easily masters every concept? Yet problems arise when children spend the first 10 years of their lives being told they are smart, and…
…they are better able to comprehend what they read and express themselves in writing. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to find vocabulary lessons that are motivating and fun for…
…to order them from Amazon.com. Then use the activities later in the year when you are studying the US government or the Constitution. You’ll find these freebies in my Constitution…
…little things you might be tempted to ignore can quickly escalate into BIG problems and hours of lost instructional time. That’s why you need an easy strategy for dealing with…
…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…
…this for students whose families take trips to Disney World in the middle of the school year! I developed this assignment make up form to make my job a little…
Easter egg activities aren’t just for little ones! You might not take older kids on an Easter egg hunt, but you can bring colorful plastic eggs into the classroom and…
