6 Reasons to Teach Calculator Skills

…a calculator won’t be meaningful to them. You are the best judge of when your students are ready to begin using calculators. However, if you observe your students randomly punching…

20 Terrific Quiet Signals That Work!

…to accomplish this. It won’t take as long as you might think! Having an effective quiet signal is one of the best ways to maximize instructional time. Instead of wasting…

Undercover Boss – School Style!

…of the best parts of the blogging community. I enjoy writing about how to have a happy school. I have compiled some of my posts about this topic on a…

How to Cope with a Disrespectful Parent

…counselor, mentor teacher, etc… In my experience the best way to deal with this is to ignore as much as possible. Vi Petalu – Call a prearranged parent meeting with…

Math Problem Solving: Knowing Where to Begin

…your students, you can find this freebie here in my TpT store! Snapshots of Mathematical Thinking The assessments aren’t multiple choice, but they’re super easy to score. The best part…

Need Help Finding a Teaching Resource?

…access to over 75 of my best freebies! If you STILL can’t find what you’re looking for, please fill out this Google Doc form to report the problem. I’ll look…