Managing Whole Group Instruction

…in place, both teachers and students can relax and enjoy the learning environment! Feel free to tweak the strategies below to make them work for you. Establish Procedures Good classroom…

Learning Center Resources

free printables below do not have complete directions. For a variety of activities suitable for centers, visit my Mini Pack page. Each activity comes with directions, task cards, and answer…

Christmas Paper Chain Connections Craftivity

…and make paper chains for fun. The Paper Chain Connections activity can also be used with a “reading marathon” right before the holidays. Everything is fully explained in my free

Studying with a Buddy Makes Test Prep Fun!

…definitely produced results! You can download this free resource from my TpT store during the spring, or from my subscriber freebies page any time of the year. For the Buddy…

Now’s the Time for Math Stations!

…some great free math games to use in centers. Math Stations for Middle Grades (3 – 8) After years of using math stations successfully, I decided to write an ebook…

Classroom Awards Make Kids Feel Special!

…awards program. Feel free to modify it for your own needs. Display the list of Classroom Awards shown above and brainstorm additional ideas that are specific to your classroom. Add your…

How to Create a Classroom Yearbook

…on the left side that’s free of words and images to allow for binding. You may want to do the gluing yourself to be sure everything is in place properly….

Time for School Year Reflections

…Year Reflections freebie below to use with my students; if you like it, feel free to download it and use it in your own classroom. My School Year Reflections printable…

Drama Circles: Cooperative Learning FUN!

…will know that teacher will do anything for them. Drama Circles Freebie! If you want to give drama circles a try in your classroom, I have created a special freebie…