Christmas Paper Chain Connections Craftivity

…to make it super easy for students to record and classify their connections. (For some great mini lessons on teaching connections, read Stephanie Harvey’s book, Strategies That Work.) You can…

6 Reasons to Teach Calculator Skills

…out who did. You can download this free assessment from my Daily Math Puzzlers page. When I handed out the test, I told my students that they were not allowed…

Child-Centered Reading Conferences

…getting to know which books will really grab individual children. We learn about their lives, their interests, and their reading habits. We are so happy to match a reader with…

A “Smart” Way to Motivate Students

…thanks, Laura! My motto is “Have fun, the learning will come!” So, I wanted to share with you a fun way I motivate my students to reach goals as a…

Team Scoot – A New Twist on an Old Favorite

…a variety of recording pages for different types of problems. If you’d like to try this cooperative learning game with your students, you can download my Team Scoot freebie from…