Honoring 9/11 – A Delicate Balance

…on Wikipedia.org, and I edited it to create a shorter PDF version to use with students. If you use it with your students, please remember that the details in the…

Fun Countdown Timers for the Classroom

…might actually be distracting! Fortunately, Online Stopwatch does have a few plain timers, too. You can even create your own custom countdown timer by choosing a timer, the ending sound,…

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

…to say it. Teachers needed to know what to do, what to say, and how to act. When a disaster occurs, it affects everyone at different levels of intensity, much…

3 Mindful Classroom Teaching Strategies

…smoothly and effectively. I’ve tried group points, individual strategies, treats, moving desks around (a lot), classroom bucks, phone calls to parents (both positive and when students are struggling) and many,…

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…

The True Cost of Free Teaching Resources

…everything for free.” If you agree, I understand why you might feel that way. Really, I do. I used to feel that way, too, before I discovered the true cost…

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…group setting, in small groups, or in centers. You’ll also find lots of management tips in the packet, too. My students loved using boys’ black socks for erasers, and we…

February Fun – Free Lessons You’ll Love!

February is packed with fun holidays, making it a great time to integrate seasonal activities into your lessons. This month’s special events include Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and Black History…