20 Tips for Motivating Gifted Kids to THINK!

…to take on challenges. Today’s Question Taylor is a fan of the Teaching Resources Facebook page who asked, “I’m working with a great group of gifted students. The only problem…

Winning a Million – Math Lessons and More!

…many literacy lessons as well. Here are a few quick thoughts about where you could go with this topic. Please share your ideas, too! Read informational text. Begin by having…

The True Cost of Free Teaching Resources

…everything for free.” If you agree, I understand why you might feel that way. Really, I do. I used to feel that way, too, before I discovered the true cost…

What Every New Teacher Needs to Know

…work and home is a very important thing to do. Takes some time! Good luck on your journey as an educator. Allie Kaul -You set the tone every day. Joell…

Show What You Know!

…was using in my classroom didn’t fit any of the structure descriptions. I contacted Dr. Kagan and explained the steps of the activity. After we talked it over, he agreed…

Hands On Geometry – Part II

…that the entire thing gets filled it. It is 36 cubic units. We then count the marshmallows on the length, the width, and the height. Multiply them together, and you…

Pumpkin Predictions Measurement Fun!

…since it involves estimation and hands-on measurement. The activity is designed as cooperative learning lesson that requires students to work together to complete the team task. What You’ll Need To…

Using Grocery Flyers To Practice Math Skills

…or graphs. Measurement problem solving—decide what unit of measurement would beused for each item. Make a list of how much of each unit you want to buy. Geometry—identify any 3D…