5 Fun Ways Pets Can Help Children Learn All Summer

…like keeping commitments, managing responsibility, and more. Oh, and don’t forget the ever-present math lessons when it comes to anything money-related. Obviously, pet sitting or dog walking is more appropriate

Getting Started with Whole Brain Teaching

…information and videos on the Whole Brain Teaching website, but be forewarned – there’s so much on the site that it can be a bit overwhelming on your first visit!…

5 Reasons to Use Nearpod in the Classroom

Guest blog post by Jen Kimbrell My job as an instructional technology facilitator provides me the opportunity to assist teachers in infusing technology into the curriculum. I am fortunate enough…

Symbaloo: A Tool for Paperless Teaching

…as we go via my classroom website. If you do not have a classroom blog or website, another easy option is setting your Symbaloo as the home page for each…

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…boards and markers, the Kleenslate site offers free helpful tips and information for teachers in the Teachers Room. You can find lessons that feature real kids like this enthusiastic young…

Pay It Forward and Make Someone’s Day!

…the Pay It Forward Foundation website. Read their How It Works page for specific activity ideas for your classroom. The site offers downloadable cards that you can print out and…

Now’s the Time for Math Stations!

model or Choice Stations with center menu options. You can learn more about both models on my Implementing Math Stations page on Teaching Resources. On that page, you’ll also find…

Plickers Made Easy with Task Cards

…the Plickers.com website, sign up for a free account, and take a peek around the site. But before you do anything else, watch my free webinar, Interactive Teaching with Plickers….