Math Games Make Learning Fun!

…and differentiate instruction by giving them different games to play. Island Conquer Game Freebie One of my favorite math games is Island Conquer. I created this game for my 4th…

Make Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Work for You!

…favor! Tell your students that you know they are going to be the most amazing class ever, and that’s exactly what they’ll become! Free Back to School Tips Video Course…

Need Help Finding a Teaching Resource?

…to Find My Free Teacher Webinars Click over to my Free Webinars for Teachers page to find out if I have scheduled any new live webinars. You’ll also find links…

Google Classroom Management Tips

…down key to move the cursor down to the next student. Becoming Proficient with Google Classroom (and a Freebie!) The program is most effective when you assign digital work and…

Classroom Goal Setting: The Key to Success

…of YOUR students More Goal Setting Articles and Resources Free Goal Setting and Action Plans Variation Tips for Classroom Goal Setting blog article Goal Setting 101 (Three articles by Laura…

Managing Whole Group Instruction

…in place, both teachers and students can relax and enjoy the learning environment! Feel free to tweak the strategies below to make them work for you. Establish Procedures Good classroom…

Learning Center Resources

free printables below do not have complete directions. For a variety of activities suitable for centers, visit my Mini Pack page. Each activity comes with directions, task cards, and answer…

Christmas Paper Chain Connections Craftivity

…and make paper chains for fun. The Paper Chain Connections activity can also be used with a “reading marathon” right before the holidays. Everything is fully explained in my free