6 Reasons to Teach Poetry in the Fall

…topics that interest them. 6. Fall is a beautiful season, and the beauty of nature will inspire your students! If you live in a place where temperatures drop and trees…

Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?

…teams because discussing and debating the placement of the cards was really helpful as they grappled with the concepts. When they discussed a card, they had to talk over the…

Motivating Math Games

…teacher, I’ve been there, and I found that the best way to keep kids engaged any time of the year was by using math games. I love using games because…

Hands-on Water Cycle Fun!

…for the vegetation, and a small pond made from aluminum foil and filled with water. On a sunny day, the best way to power up the mini water cycle is…

Bio Poems for President’s Day

…haven’t written a bio poem before this lesson, it’s best to have them write bio poems about themselves first. You can find complete directions and printables in Bio Poems Made…

Hands-on Geometry – Part I

…and line as best they can. The kids really get into it! When I say “parallel lines”, their arms always move up over their heads in two straight lines. When…

Field Trips – Follow Up on the Fun!

Field trips can be so much fun for students, and they definitely provide unique opportunities for kids to discover new places and to experience real world learning. But have you…