Mighty Math Tasks!

…It really helped get them involved in their learning and approach math in a whole new way! Sleepover Treats Example (Freebie) Let me give you an example of what I…

Supporting Self-Regulation in the Classroom

…manage them. This process develops mindfulness and self-regulation because students are harnessing the overlapping social –emotional brain and the regulatory. Drink Water every 20-30 minutes. Before a new activity and…

Getting Started with Classroom Book Clubs

…complaining about Literature Circles. I realized I wasn’t the only one feeling overwhelmed, and I knew I had to find another way. From Literature Circles to Classroom Book Clubs I…

Facebook Group for Literature Circle Lovers

…Discussion Bundle I’m looking forward to starting this new Classroom Book Clubs adventure and connecting with other teachers who love Literature Circles! I hope you’ll join me on this journey!…

Teaching Kids How to Write Super Sentences

…from the Fall Sentences to Expand freebie for this lesson, but you can use task cards from any of the seasonal freebies below. Whole Class Modeling: Start by selecting a…

Teaching Kids How to Have REAL Discussions

…by the discussion and came away with some new perspectives. Now think about what happens in team discussions at school. One student dominates the discussion while others are too shy…

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…

Cooperative Learning Team Management Tips

…anything like attendance, getting homework done, having good behavior all week, etc. If you’d like to use my Team Sticker Chart, click the image below to grab it for free!…

Classroom Goal Setting: The Key to Success

…of YOUR students More Goal Setting Articles and Resources Free Goal Setting and Action Plans Variation Tips for Classroom Goal Setting blog article Goal Setting 101 (Three articles by Laura…

You Can Put a STOP to Classroom Disruption!

…noisy or off-task, you will erase a letter from the board. When all letters are erased, they will stop the activity and switch to an independent seatwork lesson. Feel free