20 Reading Skills to Teach with The Name Jar

…to Unhei about her Korean name? (Click to download my Strong Thought Freebie). Summarize – {someone} Unhei {wanted} wanted an American name {but} butwas having a hard time thinking of…

15 Super Gifts for Student Teachers!

…it’s nice to give something special that your student teacher can keep to remember as a reminder of his or her time with your class. I didn’t include the TpT…

Getting Started with Whole Brain Teaching

…many easy-to-use strategies you can try out with your current class to get a feel for the techniques now. Then take your time reading about Whole Brain Teaching and checking…

Adult Coloring – Art Therapy for Teachers!

…they need opportunities to color material with smaller areas and shapes to match their more advanced fine motor skills. As much as we use our phones, other mobile devices, and…

DonorsChoose: A Jackpot of Classroom Funding!

…and sponsors, our giving community has raised over $227,000 since August 2013, and we’ve helped to fund hundreds of classroom projects in that time. We hope you’ll decide to be…

5 Engaging Ways to Introduce New Content

…a specific time period in history, consider having students listen to a musical song or instrumental piece that is representative of that era. Think marching drum and fifes sounds of…

Investigating How to Make Icy Roads Safer

…the country recently, this would be a timely topic for your students to explore. I grew up in New Hampshire, and I can remember wondering why crews spread salt and…

Leprechaun Luck Math Game Digital Challenge

…it might not, and that’s where the challenge comes in! My free printable Leprechaun Luck Math Game has been downloaded thousands of times, and it can be adapted to many…