Five Ways to Fit Science In

the last two hours of the day on Friday to centers for each subject area as a way to meet with small groups, while still making sure I’m getting in…

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

…events in Dr. King’s life and his impact on the civil rights movement in a way that’s very easy to understand. BrainPOP.com has a number of resources to go along…

Solving Unknown Perimeter Mysteries

…a length of 3 inches for the missing side. After students figure out the missing sides, they add to find the total perimeter as usual. Another way to solve missing…

How to Teach Social Skills, Step by Step

…I knew you could do it! Way to go! I like the way you… 4. Practice the Skill After you complete the Working Together Skills chart with your students,  it’s…

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…

Tips for Classroom Goal Setting

…one goal and a set of action plans each day. Or write all 4 goals one day and all 4 action plans the next. Conferring – Allow time to confer…

Five Ways to Teach Your Students Empathy

…is the perfect opportunity to assist students in understanding how characters feel and react to different situations. This is a great way to teach empathy, especially for those teachers whom…