Tips for Teaching with Math Games

…can create your own math games, but they are time-consuming to make. If you don’t have the time or the desire to create your own, check out the collection of…

How to Create a Class Handbook that Rocks!

…to take a little time now to create a class handbook that rocks! It’s easier than you think, especially with the tips and samples I’m including in this post. A…

Awakened: Hope for the Year Ahead

…your mindset: the way YOU think and perceive things, and the way YOU choose to respond. If you want to create meaningful and lasting change in your job satisfaction, the…

Teaching Kids How to Have REAL Discussions

Do you remember the last time you and your friends had a great discussion? I’ll bet you didn’t take turns around the table with each person speaking for 30 seconds…

You Can Put a STOP to Classroom Disruption!

…they have extra homework. I said, “I’ll bet you don’t see any improvement in behavior until you are down to the last few letters, right?” She saw my point immediately….

The Power of Audio Books

…tell that the students who were using these audio materials regularly were becoming better readers! They weren’t just becoming better listeners – their reading comprehension and fluency skills were improving,…

Spelling Stories – Creativity Unleashed!

…the requirements. Sometimes the funniest and most creative stories are the shortest ones! I’ll bet you have at least one student who likes to take shortcuts on assignments. If your…