Gifts for Santa’s Scientists

…are so clear you could easily pick it up 3 minutes before class and be ready to teach the lesson. I love how she has written Day 1 number 1,…

Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…no time for anything else. I’m not suggesting that we put aside the Common Core State Standards, but if we don’t find time to teach life skills, who will? Free…

Teaching Kids How to Have REAL Discussions

Do you remember the last time you and your friends had a great discussion? I’ll bet you didn’t take turns around the table with each person speaking for 30 seconds…

Taming Blurters and Wanderers

…blurts out, “What time is lunch?!” You blurt back, “How many times do I have to tell you to raise your hand to speak! Grow up and act like a…

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…NC! The good news for everyone else is that you can still download your free copy of Teaching with Dry Erase Boards! __________________ Today is my birthday, but instead of…

Five Ways to Teach Your Students Empathy

…on one feeling at a time. When you introduce one feeling at a time, your students will be able to identify and understand each emotion separately. For each feeling, I…