6 Tips for Making the Most of Math Homework

…that it’s a waste of time and a burden on families, especially when some parents are not willing or able to help with homework. Even worse, some parents who genuinely…

5 Ways to Make Your Students Smile

…great reminder.” WOW! I was so taken back by his comment. I couldn’t help but think about the power of a smile. Being a teacher, it was second nature for…

5 Engaging Ways to Introduce New Content

…watching a video interview with the author. This helps students to see the author as a real person, helping them to connect to that author. Reading Rockets has a very…

Team Stop Signs Help Kids Stop and Refocus

Cooperative learning lessons are awesome for engaging students in the learning process, but sometimes a team will become overly enthusiastic and noisy. Even if everyone is still on task, their…

Multiple Intelligence Theory and Growth Mindset

…to your students if you wish. Free Multiple Intelligences Survey for Kids I created this kid-friendly Multiple Intelligence Survey to help my 5th graders discover how they learn best, and…

Teaching Children Not to Be Rude!

…future work place, and in life in general. What causes people to be rude? Before we can help students overcome rudeness and learn to be more caring, it’s helpful to…

Show What You Know!

…quick and easy method of informal assessment to help the teacher determine who understand the concepts being taught and who needs additional help. Ready-to-Use Showdown Activities Over the years I…

Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math

…on the web. Parents are confused! Help them get some clarity by sharing articles and references that you’ve found are helpful. If you have a class website, provide an entire…