Taking the Mystery out of Vocabulary Study

…so they may keep their own private Vivid Vocabulary Charts. You can download this freebie from my Spelling and Vocabulary Resources page. Vocabulary Foldable Freebie To provide more intensive vocabulary…

Exploring the Scientific Method with Toy Cars

…are improving at this, but some still need help. We discussed how data should be recorded. Day 2 We reviewed students’ lab team roles. {Download free lab team role cards…

Take Procedural Writing to the Next “Step”

…just spent, and then I see the “this-is-going-to-take-all-afternoon” manual. It was a deflating start. Wouldn’t it be better with, oh I don’t know, maybe… 3 steps? Okay, only three steps…

Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math

…based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.” (3.NBT.2) I could feel the joy bubbling up inside of me. I cannot emphasize enough how…

What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher

…worksheets. All of that is good and important: The more efficiently your class is run, the more hands-on your activities are, the more welcoming your classroom is, the better the…

Celebrate Do Something Nice Day!

…and learn to consider the needs of others! To help your students celebrate, I created this fun FREE printable. Click HERE to download this freebie, and then check out the…