20 Terrific Quiet Signals That Work!

…more strategies for using quiet signals, click over to my Teaching Resources website. Which of the 20 quiet signals shared here do you already use? Which new ones would you…

How to Cope with a Disrespectful Parent

…it from happening again. A few weeks ago I posted a question on Facebook that had been submitted by “Lynn,” a new teacher who wanted to know how to handle…

The Mystery of the Missing Freebies

…of my freebies are gone from my store! Yikes! What happened to all of Laura’s freebies??? Fortunately, this mystery is easy to solve. If you’ve been following me for a…

Google Classroom Management Tips

…learning new things. Living in rural Montana provides ample opportunity for learning time and play time. Rhoda enjoys riding dirt bikes in the summer and finds it to be a…

Cooperative Learning Seating Options

If you’re new to using Cooperative Learning strategies, you might wonder how to seat your students so they are able to interact with each other without losing focus during direct…

Power Reading Workshop and The Daily 5

…my blog. I feel fortunate to have been a part of a summer book study that examined The Daily 5, an outstanding resource for teachers written by “the sisters,” Gail…