How to Cope with a Disrespectful Parent

…politely as I could, hoping that I could reason with her and diffuse the situation. But when that didn’t work and I had had enough of her verbal abuse, I…

Give the Gift of TpT and Make it Festive!

…code. That way if it doesn’t work for some reason, you can provide them with the correct code. Click here to find these FREE gift certificates on TpT! Gift Card…

Teach Kindness on Pay It Forward Day

…using a virtual conference tool like Zoom. If that won’t work, be sure to record an audio or video introduction to the assignment to make sure your students understand what’s…

How to Get Started with Boom Cards

…process a little easier for you, I recorded a short video that explains what Boom Cards are, how they work, and how to assign them to your students. After you…

Daily Math Problem Solving and the Common Core

…free Problem Solving Assessment packet to be really helpful because each page of the assessment requires students to show their work. You can also require students to explain their answers…

Studying with a Buddy Makes Test Prep Fun!

…Test Prep activity, students follow a specific set of steps, first working alone, then with a partner, and finally with the class. They use a special color-coding system to show…

Bio Poems for President’s Day

…to let your students work in partners. They can each conduct their own research and then collaborate to complete the form and write the poem. After students complete their poems,…