Fun Games for Learning the 50 States

…and capitals practice. Online Interactive Games Online interactive games also work well, and it’s always a perk if you can find FREE online activities. I did a quick search and…

Teaching Informational Text with Magazines

…read and respond to the articles with graphic organizers or in journals. Because everyone had a copy of the same text and the magazine belonged to them, they could use…

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

…difficult situations in their lives. She enjoys visiting schools and talking with kids; in fact, she’s done over 800 school visits! You can learn more at her website, www.juliacookonline.com.  …

3 Mindful Classroom Teaching Strategies

…the neuro science behind this: http://www.edutopia.org/neuroscience-brain-based-learning-emotional-safety This all adds up to a team of classmates who are all supporting each other which helps the teacher to free him or herself…

DonorsChoose: A Jackpot of Classroom Funding!

Free Webinar for Teachers! Click here for the replay! Do you know about DonorsChoose.org? It’s an amazing organization that helps public school teachers in the U.S. get funding for their…

5 Ways to Engage Parents Using Google Drive

…digitally. Parents use the same username and password they use for their Gmail account. Google Drive can be downloaded on smart phones and tablets, so parents can access everydocument without…

Awesome Facebook Group for Elementary Educators!

…Plickers, STEM projects, and more! Hands-on lesson ideas and management tips How to obtain grants and funding through DonorsChoose.org and other sources How to Join the Upper Elementary Teacher Connection…

5 Reasons to Use Nearpod in the Classroom

…device, whether students have iPads, computers, or other tablets. This is great especially for schools that allow students to bring their own devices. 2. The teacher has complete control of…

Easy Differentiation with Colored Folders

…needed materials (iPods, tablets, books, etc…) inside each folder. Differentiating content is another way to address the varying needs within your classroom. In my room, I have different spelling lists…