7 DonorsChoose Tips for Success

…your own project and use the matching code Disney, Inspire, or 100women during the first week to double the donation. Give your brother a dollar and have him donate a…

A Dozen Fun Ways to Wrap Up the School Year

…implement. If you’re looking for math centers in particular, be sure to check out my resources for implementing math stations or math centers. Cooperative Learning Cooperative learning activities are naturally…

12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

…get together to talk about them, sort of like Literature Circles without roles. Check out this YouTube video posted by Texas teacher Chase Young that shows Literature Circle in action….

5 Ways to Help Students Become Word Collectors

…your daily classroom discussions. What might this look like? Check out the following dialogue: Student: I tried and tried until I got the right answer. Teacher: I love that you…

Checking for Understanding with Exit Tickets

…we check our students’ understanding along the way. Formative assessments help us to monitor student learning so that we can adjust our teaching practices to improve student success. Formative assessment…

5 Fun Ways Pets Can Help Children Learn All Summer

…“Reading to Rover” programs where kids can practice their skills with therapy dogs. These programs are so much fun for both the two-legged and four-legged participants. Check your local library…

Interactive Whiteboards and Web Tools

…the Internet. Plickers Free Online Assessment Program Are you using Plickers? It’s a free online program for assessing students, and it’s fun! Here are some resources to check out: Plickers…