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…

Investigating Condensation and the Water Cycle

…cups and dried them completely before starting over. Photos by Amy Candler, www.amycandler.com   Create a Plastic Wrap Barrier – The first method was to repeat the experiment and cover

The Ancient Secret for Wise Decisions

…Whole Brain Teaching classroom rules. Each will help solve one teaching problem. Implementing Rule 1, “Follow directions quickly,” will speed classroom transitions. Implementing Rule 2, “Raise your hand for permission…

5 Ways to Engage Parents Using Google Drive

…share. 4. Communicating About Behavior – Every year I have a couple of students who end up needing parent communication about behavior on a daily basis. Instead of coloring in…

Winning a Million – Math Lessons and More!

…students read the article. You can find the article online here on the Fayetteville Observer website. Then ask them to complete a “What’s the Scoop?” graphic organizer to uncover the

Going Marbles for STEM Hands-on Learning

…perfect resource for this STEM activity. I was going to order a kit from Amazon.com, but after noticing that many reviewers were able to purchase the kit at a reduced…

Cooperative Learning – More Than Group Work

…in order around the team. After you pose a question, students take turns responding in numerical order. To provide even more structure, give each team member a certain amount of…