How to Get Kids to Slow Down with Their Work
…found the speeding tickets on TeachersPayTeachers. Emma Farrell – Sometimes if they know there is a fun activity at the end, they tend to rush. I like to use a…
…found the speeding tickets on TeachersPayTeachers. Emma Farrell – Sometimes if they know there is a fun activity at the end, they tend to rush. I like to use a…
…the dollar store! We used two packs of 24 cups per table. Students were also required to present their idea(s), data, and final solution to the problem in their own…
…the rewards of the smiles will be worth it. Use humor in the classroom. I think humor is one of the best ways to build community in the classroom, and…
If you use cooperative learning in your classroom, you might have questions about the most effective way to form teams and when you should begin to seat your students in…
…Purchase and organize make-and-take materials. Organizing and labeling each station’s materials in a separate box is very beneficial. Include precise directions for the station in the box. Ask for additional…
…conventions, giving opinions, and most importantly, organizing our thoughts. My students were expected to learn three differentiated classes of writing, and my lowest writers really struggled with the execution of…
Pumpkin Predictions is a perfect fall-themed activity for upper elementary students because it’s not a Halloween activity, but it seems like one. The lesson is actually a great math review…
…and got it approved. The next day, my project was funded because most of it was covered through a grant from the Makerbot, the manufacture of the 3D printer. I…
…partial products. Students would draw the model and explain where the partial products portion of the model. It would look like this: This approach is optimal for students because engagement…
…important steps. After the first time playing, I rarely need to remind them of missed steps because they help each other remember! Memory Game Freebies If you’d like to use…
…because it sounds truly transformative! If you’ve had a tough school year, WBT might be just what you need to turn things around next year! Disclaimer: Affiliate link included in…
Advice from Real Teachers Series Do you dread the last few weeks of school because your students are full of energy and unable to focus? Administrators might say to stick…
