Heartfelt Causes & Effects

…to brighten someone’s day. I decided to create a reading lesson to supplement the story because I thought it would be the perfect text for exploring causes and effects. It…

Are You as Lucky as a Leprechaun?

Did you ever stop to think how lucky you are? You might, but your students may not. Here’s a fun freebie for St. Patrick’s Day or Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March…

Hands-on Geometry – Part I

…next day, we all categorize the found objects.You can download this chart by clicking on the image; the chart is page 2 of the freebie which includes a worksheet for…

Time for School Year Reflections

…on the last day of school. If you create a class yearbook, you could include the forms in the yearbook, with your students’ permission of course. If you’ve never done…

Investigating Gummy Bears

…my students then added the gummy bears to the solutions and we let them sit overnight. The next day, the students found the mass and length of the gummy bears…

Five Ways to Teach Your Students Empathy

…conversation and problem solving. Students will not learn this in a day. You are one of their most influential role models so use it to your advantage and know that…