Tips for Teaching with Math Games

…go to play them, how to choose a partner, and a host of other procedures. I’ve shared some of my best tips in this post, and you can also find…

The Power of Audio Books

…out how to connect several students via headphone adapters connected together. I assigned one student in each group the role of “Audio Captain” who would start and stop the audio…

Earth Day Teaching Resources

…which is why the materials economy is a system in crisis. The Story of Stuff also comes as a book, ebook, or audio book. Of course, the best option for

Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…love for poetry began in childhood as I shared special moments reading and writing poetry with my best friend, Aleka. Later, as a teen, I found poetry to be a…

3 Easy Ways to Wrap up the School Year

…the best “advice columns” and share them with your new class in the fall as a bit of an ice breaker activity. Again, this could make a great display for

Book Character Day – Fun and Educational!

…to Laura’s Best Freebies. Book Character Parade Another activity that would work well with Book Character Day is a Book Character Parade. Here’s a snapshot that Barbara Gruener of the…

5 Reasons to Use Nearpod in the Classroom

…response can be seen on all student devices. Students can also take a quiz or poll directly on the device. Best of all, the information is saved to the Nearpod…

6 Tips for Making the Most of Math Homework

best work by providing an incentive to eliminate careless errors. These short formative assessments keep you in touch with how the class as a whole is doing as well as…

Supporting Self-Regulation in the Classroom

…daily Repetition – Builds neural pathways that become habits Reflection – Noticing sensations strengthens neural pathways Research – Support kids in becoming prescriptive with which tools work best for them…

Taming Blurters and Wanderers

best sellers, “Scold Like a Pro!,” “The Five Secrets of Power Chastisement,” “If They’re Not Crying, They Didn’t Get It: Confessions of a Former Sweetie Pie.” If scolding doesn’t change…