Getting Started with Whole Brain Teaching

…to keep instruction on track. Right away, students learn the 5 “classroom-transforming” rules shown on the right. Last summer, Chris Biffle, the founder of the Whole Brain Teaching movement, offered…

Give the Gift of TpT and Make it Festive!

…code. That way if it doesn’t work for some reason, you can provide them with the correct code. Click here to find these FREE gift certificates on TpT! Gift Card…

The Mystery of the Missing Freebies

…to know the fastest way to get to all those freebies, skip this section and jump to the tips for finding them! The Backstory… What happened was that last week…

Getting Started with Classroom Book Clubs

…complaining about Literature Circles. I realized I wasn’t the only one feeling overwhelmed, and I knew I had to find another way. From Literature Circles to Classroom Book Clubs I…

Investigating How to Make Icy Roads Safer

…less slippery providing traction for the vehicles. Hands on Science Investigation and Research Ideas The Icy Road Investigation is a terrific way for students to explore these concepts. This hands-on…

Teach Kindness on Pay It Forward Day

…help them find safe ways to connect with others and make a difference. In some ways, taking time to teach this lesson now is YOUR way of paying it forward!…