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…

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

…rebuilding. But we realize deep down that what happened could not have been prevented. Sandy Hook was different…disasters caused by man happen by choice. The Ant Hill Disaster In the…

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!

…classroom projects. I received thousands of dollars from donors when I was teaching, and now I love telling others about this fantastic organization. My friend, Francie Kugelman, has experienced amazing…

What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

Structures are very specific strategies that can be used to organize interactions between students who are working in cooperative learning teams. Most structures can be used with almost any academic…

The True Cost of Free Teaching Resources

online assessment tool, and I wanted to share it with teachers. I ended up spending over a week writing the post and creating a free tutorial to go with it….

5 Math Games Every Classroom Needs to Play

…be played in kindergarten all the way through 5th grade classrooms. To play, you need a number chart and a dry erase marker. This game can be played whole group,…