…tests when compared to children with low levels of self-regulation. Some researchers even see the inability to self-regulate as the root cause of the economic achievement gap. Self-regulation takes energy….
…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…
…not only promotes science, but also involves the family and community in an astounding learning experience. The list below is a starting point for a Family Science Night. Since each…
…plan? The answer – Schoolwide (K-5) we use a 4-Square Planner. So, back to 5th grade I went and introduced the 4-square planner, this time, very successfully. While my gut…
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…
…blocks can be used to create area models of multiplication. This method’s focus is based on place value, which is an area of great importance for elementary students if they…
…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…
…give them too many choices because I have a curriculum to teach!” But stop and examine that thought. Yes, administrators will be holding your feet to the fire if your…
