Is Your Classroom ELL-Friendly?

…in a big circle around a central object. 7. Do you provide sentence frames? Advanced language structures can be tricky. An anchor chart with easy reference to these structures can…

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…to the central theme about “making a mark” and making a difference. As a teacher, I was also reminded about how important it is for us to support our students…

What Every New Teacher Needs to Know

…50 Terrific Tips for New Teachers Here are my picks for the top 50 tips for new teachers, in no particular order. If you would like to read all 400+…

Plickers Made Easy with Task Cards

…you’re new to Plickers, I have a suggestion that will save you time and might prevent some of the initial frustration that comes with learning a new program. First, visit…

7 DonorsChoose Tips for Success

…for your classroom by using DonorsChoose. We’re excited to announce that we’ve been invited to do a new DonorsChoose webinar as guests on the Classroom 2.0 Live show! It will…

Creating a Caring Classroom Family

Guest blog post by Barbara Gruener Now that it’s time for a new school year to begin, life finds me increasingly eager for the first day to arrive. My students…

Tips for Teaching with Math Games

…practicing new skills or reviewing previously-learned content. Math games are extremely versatile and can be used in cooperative learning teams, in small group instruction, or in math centers. The key…

5 Tips for New Teachers

…it’s one of the few where you know each and every day that you are making a difference! If you’re not a new teacher, what is your advice for newbies?…