Math Problem Solving: Knowing Where to Begin

…The assessment is available in two versions, the American Version which uses customary measurement and the International Version which uses metric measurement. If you’d like to use these assessment with…

5 Engaging Ways to Introduce New Content

…minutes can make or break the movie. If they fail to peak the viewer’s interest in their opener, the viewer checks out. Consider this: Your introduction to new content is…

Team Scoot – A New Twist on an Old Favorite

…discussion and interaction that leads to higher level thinking and processing? When do the answers get checked? Does the teacher take the student papers home to check? If so, when…

How to Teach Social Skills, Step by Step

…Turns Rallytable, Pairs Check, Roundtable Using Quiet Voices Think-Pair-Share, Numbered Heads Together, Showdown Staying on Task Rallytable, Roundtable, Pairs Check, Showdown, Mix-N-Match Helping or Coaching Rallytable, Pairs Check, Showdown, Mix-N-Match…

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…