Getting Started with Whole Brain Teaching

…I frequently get requests for a set that has older students. Today I created a brand new set of posters using the adorable characters from Whimsy Workshop Teaching. These children…

20 Terrific Quiet Signals That Work!

…to accomplish this. It won’t take as long as you might think! Having an effective quiet signal is one of the best ways to maximize instructional time. Instead of wasting…

Math Problem Solving: Knowing Where to Begin

…your students, you can find this freebie here in my TpT store! Snapshots of Mathematical Thinking The assessments aren’t multiple choice, but they’re super easy to score. The best part…

Going Marbles for STEM Hands-on Learning

…was fun for my students, and they really loved the activity. But what I liked best was the fact that they were experimenting and making critical thinking choices while exploring…

Need Help Finding a Teaching Resource?

…access to over 75 of my best freebies! If you STILL can’t find what you’re looking for, please fill out this Google Doc form to report the problem. I’ll look…

Fostering a Growth Mindset with Brain Bucks

…option Trying something new, especially when the student made mistakes but kept trying despite initial failures To make it easy to use Brain Bucks throughout the day, I kept a…

Cooperative Learning Seating Options

…instruction. There are many possible options, but one thing to consider is whether you want them to sit together all day long or just for certain activities. I described a…

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…