Five Ways to Fit Science In

…But just as important is how we use our time. Use it wisely and don’t be afraid to bundle things up! You’ve got this! Happy Teaching! Tammy is the author…

6 Reasons to Teach Poetry in the Fall

When do you start teaching poetry in your classroom? If you wait until April because it’s National Poetry Month, consider introducing poetry during the first few months of the school…

Teach Kindness on Pay It Forward Day

…I learned about Pay It Forward day, I created a free printable graphic organizer that teachers could use for teaching a lesson about the importance of kindness. I also created…

Classroom Awards Make Kids Feel Special!

…and accomplishments. The program I describe in this post will need to be modified for remote learning, but creative teachers can find a way! Perhaps you can use Zoom to…

Team Stop Signs Help Kids Stop and Refocus

…you as it did for me! Because the Stop and Refocus strategy worked so well, I created a printable version of my original hand-drawn stop signs to share with others….

Secrets of Launching a Stellar School Year

…save you hours of time later Discover easy-to-use classroom management techniques, including how to choose and use an effective quiet signal Learn how to align your classroom management methods with…

Investigating Condensation and the Water Cycle

…pictured above. How would you classify the cloud of steam rising from a boiling teakettle? It’s not precipitation because precipitation is water falling through the air. It’s not evaporation, because

Free Multiple Intelligence Survey for Kids

…one with a corresponding area in the brain. He used terms like “mathematical-logical,” “bodily-kinesthetic,” and “visual-spatial” to describe these intelligences, but many educators have adopted the more kid-friendly terms shown…