15 Super Gifts for Student Teachers!

…I asked the fans of my Teaching Resources Facebook page to share the best student teacher gifts they’ve given or received. Over 250 people responded, and even though there were…

DonorsChoose: A Jackpot of Classroom Funding!

…expert because she reads and edits project proposals which means she knows exactly how to write them so they have the best chance of getting funded. She’s been using DonorsChoose…

Leprechaun Luck Math Game Digital Challenge

…it might not, and that’s where the challenge comes in! My free printable Leprechaun Luck Math Game has been downloaded thousands of times, and it can be adapted to many…

Are You as Lucky as a Leprechaun?

…2nd. Ask your students if they think they are lucky, and allow time for sharing. If anyone says that they are NOT lucky, it’s time to read aloud the Dr….

Free Halloween Word Work – Seek & Spell Fun!

phonemic awareness and phonics lessons, there’s just not enough time for true spelling instruction in the upper grades. This is unfortunate because upper elementary students still need lots of practice…

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,…

Tips for Teaching Informational Text

…I’d like to share some of those tips and strategies for teaching informational text with you. Comparing and Contrasting Text Types One of the best ways to get started is…

Tips for Teaching with Math Games

…can create your own math games, but they are time-consuming to make. If you don’t have the time or the desire to create your own, check out the collection of…

Earth Day Teaching Resources

…approximately 230,000,000 acres of public land. What a legacy! If you haven’t had time to put together an Earth Day lesson, I have a few resources for you. You might…