How to Introduce Decimals with Base Ten Blocks
…to their value. Even 5th graders aren’t too old for base 10 blocks. Primary teachers often use them to introduce whole numbers, but base 10 blocks are also effective with…
…to their value. Even 5th graders aren’t too old for base 10 blocks. Primary teachers often use them to introduce whole numbers, but base 10 blocks are also effective with…
…every week trying to get parents involved, with little success. I was frustrated with how much work I was putting into communicating with the parents, only to not hear anything…
…will be to objectively determine the number of hours you’re currently working and to set your own weekly target number. Your target number might be just a few hours a…
…are at a loss. If you ask them to label the answer with the unit, they are as likely to write “20 apples” as they are to write “20 minutes.”…
…move through the content at the same time. Creates Memorable Experiences Educator Dave Burgess says, “Lessons are quickly forgotten; experiences are remembered forever.” Infusing classroom activities with movement, songs, and…
…so you might have a little more trouble finding them this year. One option is to buy them from Amazon.com, but that will only work if you order them several…
…of how far they’ve walked. There are some dog walking apps like Woof Trax that earn money for shelter pets each time you take your dog for a walk. ResQWalk…
Boom Cards are an amazing resource for classroom teachers, and I love creating them! If you’re not familiar with Boom Cards, they are interactive digital task cards that are played…
…copy of those questions: Mystery Skype Questions Mystery Number Skype – A third version that I’ve played revolves around numbers instead of location. In this game, the children on each…
…on a regular teacher’s salary! No, he didn’t invest it in lottery tickets, either! Instead, he learned to live without incurring debt, and he understood how to invest his savings…
Thank you for your interest in becoming a guest blogger for my blog, Corkboard Connections! My followers are mostly upper elementary teachers, but I accept posts from other educators if…
…understand why people are rude. According to The Civility Solution – What to Do When People are Rude, by P.M. Farni, there are 11 causes of rudeness: Individualism and a…
