A “Smart” Way to Motivate Students
…thanks, Laura! My motto is “Have fun, the learning will come!” So, I wanted to share with you a fun way I motivate my students to reach goals as a…
…thanks, Laura! My motto is “Have fun, the learning will come!” So, I wanted to share with you a fun way I motivate my students to reach goals as a…
…It really helped get them involved in their learning and approach math in a whole new way! Sleepover Treats Example (Freebie) Let me give you an example of what I…
…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…
…have lost family members and friends to this relentless disease. In fact, earlier this year our community members personally experienced cancer’s devastating effects when we lost Francie Kugelman to complications…
…he’s a teacher. He does a terrific job of breaking complex financial concepts down into simple ideas using stories and analogies. For example, he shares his version of Willie Wonka…
…you can number the Team Tubs and store them on a shelf. It really keeps you from having to pass materials out all day long. You can number the items…
Study the lives of 100 highly successful people, and undoubtedly you’ll find that they have something in common. They dream big, and they create action plans to ensure their success….
…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…
…need to complete their reading at home. Lunch Bunch Preparation Bookmarks The only requirement for attending the Lunch Bunch meetings is to read the assigned section and complete the Lunch…
…includes activities based on character development skills and concepts that are aligned with Common Core Standards RL 3.3, RL 4.3, and RL 5.3. If you are really adventurous, you can…
…renamed with the gender-free term Gallon Robot. Variations of Mr. Gallon are all over the Internet, and I’m not sure if anyone knows exactly who dreamed up the concept. I…
