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…

Green Companies? Let the Jury Decide!

…company switch to plastic if it’s not good for the environment? Could it be that plastic is cheaper? Could it be that reducing the product’s weight makes it cheaper for

Time for School Year Reflections

…includes seven writing prompts that ask students to reflect on what they learned, to describe the best part of the year, to share about an accomplishment that makes them proud,…

Tips for Teaching Informational Text

…I’d like to share some of those tips and strategies for teaching informational text with you. Comparing and Contrasting Text Types One of the best ways to get started is…