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Spring is here, and that means field days and field trips! As the weather turns sunny and warm, kids and teachers both want to get out of the classroom. But…
Spring is here, and that means field days and field trips! As the weather turns sunny and warm, kids and teachers both want to get out of the classroom. But…
…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…
Who likes to sit in a hard chair all day? I know I don’t, and my students didn’t either. Classroom carpets are nice, but there’s never enough room for everyone….
…a copy of the letter on Monday morning, and they would turn in their responses (in letter format) by Thursday. At the beginning of the year, we spent time reviewing…
…students in the United States are ELLs (English Language Learners)! Today I invite you to ponder some questions in order to determine whether your classroom is as ELL-friendly as it…
…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…
…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…
…Try This: Pass out a script after the test on Friday or in place of a textbook storyone day. Try finding scripts that match up with your social studies or…
…effective system I’ve ever used for dealing with the problem of missing assignments. How Fun Friday Works Fun Friday is a weekly event that 3 or 4 teachers organize and…
…the morning of a field trip or the day before a holiday because it had a calming effect on the class and my students enjoyed it. But when I noticed…
…might even have your week completely mapped out, with fire safety activities scheduled every day. But if you teach older kids, you might be thinking, “Fire safety? That’s not in…
…But no matter when it starts, sooner or later you’ll feel the pressure to cram as much instruction into every day as possible. And that kind of pressure doesn’t leave…
