Bio Poems for President’s Day

Presidents Day is celebrated in February, so it’s the perfect time to have your students write President Bio Poems. This lesson is also a great way to sneak a little

Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…things that matter. It always amazes me how students who seem to struggle in other areas are able to write the most beautiful and expressive poetry. There’s something about the…

Free Fall Math Word Problem Puzzlers

…students and the second page to those who need a challenge. However, don’t give both pages to the same student because they have similar wording with different numbers. Daily Math…

Cooperative Learning Seating Options

…have tried to draw 2 of the arrangements I have used.   I prefer what I call the T-Table arrangement shown on the right above and in the photo below….

December Activities Your Kids Will Love!

…Kids are more likely to stay on task when they are actively engaged in learning, and that’s definitely true in December! Sugar Cone Christmas Tree Reading & Math Activity One…

Five Ways to Teach Your Students Empathy

…school year. This helps all students gain a better understanding of who they are personally and why they act as they do. The more students know about each other, the…

What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher

…year is not the same as who they are at the end. Then, use the chart as a reference tool: Before surprising the class with a special treat, check out…

Taming Blurters and Wanderers

…a year, instructors mirror the emotional outbursts of their students with their own. We try to put out a kid’s little flame, with our big fire. Why do children blurt?…