PE Resources and Ideas for Regular Ed Teachers

…number of responses, I compile the best answers to create a helpful blog post. Today’s Question Today’s question comes from Nikole, who is wondering, “I teach 4th grade at a…

Tips for Teaching with Math Games

…them in my free guide, Tips for Teaching with Math Games. Using Math Games in Cooperative Learning Teams Math games work well in cooperative learning teams during whole group instruction….

Creating a Caring Classroom Family

…to feel safe. They need to feel connected. They need to feel heard and understood. And they need permission to express those feelings. Let students know that feelings choose us…

7 DonorsChoose Tips for Success

…project that needs $50 more to fully fund or $2,000 more? Donors like to feel they are making an impact, and it is difficult to feel that way when your…

Plickers 102: Innovative Ways to Use Plickers

…how it works. Plickers is a free program that’s a cross between hand-held “clickers” and paper QR codes. It’s an amazing formative assessment tool that provides academic performance data in…

Undercover Boss – School Style!

…will often sense a negative tone. Teachers are facing more and more pressures today. Critics of new curriculum and standards, larger class sizes, less resources, and the list could go…

30 Free or Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Students

…of gift before the holidays? Let’s brainstorm some easy options, especially gifts that are inexpensive (or free). Over 250 educators responded with great suggestions! Here are my picks for the…