Celebrate Do Something Nice Day!

…and learn to consider the needs of others! To help your students celebrate, I created this fun FREE printable. Click HERE to download this freebie, and then check out the…

Weekend App Attack: 3 Great Classroom Apps!

…even combine operations for an added challenge. I also love this app because it allows two students to play the same game! This feature allows your iPad to service more…

Quiet Signals and Timers

…a set of chimes is a great way to get your students’ attention! There’s something soothing about the sound of chimes so it’s never annoying. Yet the sound carries well,…

Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math

Common Core Math Standards in Action Truth About Common Core The Common Core Savvy Quiz Bottom line, implementation of Common Core Math Standards is key. If we don’t take the…

5 Engaging Ways to Introduce New Content

…great reading expression, different voices for different characters, and even background sound effects. Audio also works great when introducing lessons in the content areas. For example, if you are teaching…

Earth Day Teaching Resources

…of natural resources through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives has a huge impact on the earth as well as communities around the world. However, most…

Taming Blurters and Wanderers

…in our manual, “Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids” on Amazon.com. Chris Biffle Director, Whole Brain Teachers of America Website: WholeBrainTeaching.com Chris Biffle, a college philosophy professor for 40 years,…

The Secret to Lightning Fast Classroom Transitions

…Teacher Heaven. For a complete description of Whole Brain Teaching’s rules, see chapter 7 in “Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids” available on Amazon.com. Chris Biffle Director, Whole Brain Teachers…