…Jensen states, “Brain-compatible learning means that educators should weave math, movement, geography, social skills, role play, science, and physical education together.” I completely agree, and that’s why I enjoyed using…
…say, “Shhh! She’s coming around with the stop signs!” LOL! Who would have thought that being quiet for one minute would be viewed as a dreaded consequence for off-task behavior?…
…blocks are the best way to explore that concept. Be sure to download the freebie that goes with this lesson! How to Introduce Decimals, Step by Step When introducing decimals,…
…detailed directions, download my Solve ‘n Switch freebie. I included three variations of the activity to help you modify it as needed for your class. This activity is intended for…
…smiles to the classroom, but the most important thing to remember is that smiles help build community in your classroom. Community carries over to better behavior and a child’s desire…
…students’ understanding at theconclusion of the lesson? How much time do you want to allocate for your students to complete theexit ticket? What format do you want to use for…
When it comes to classroom management, dealing with small disruptions is probably more important than trying to tackle the big stuff. Those little things we might be tempted to ignore…
…pet, go help out with our first grade buddy class, have extra computer time, etc.) You can use the stickers to reward anything like attendance, getting homework done, having good…
…well together. Here are some tips, strategies, and free resources to help you get started! What’s the Most Effective Team Size? Research has shown that a team of four students…
…free printables below do not have complete directions. For a variety of activities suitable for centers, visit my Mini Pack page. Each activity comes with directions, task cards, and answer…
…a Rain Forest Research foldable. This method also works well for creating a note-taking foldable for any topic that has four clear subtopics – even textbook chapters! I usually have…
…some great free math games to use in centers. Math Stations for Middle Grades (3 – 8) After years of using math stations successfully, I decided to write an ebook…
