How to Get Kids to Slow Down with Their Work

…work better. Those that choose an extra assignment can have that assign Thanks to everyone who offered such terrific tips! If you would like to submit a teacher question, be…

12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

…nook. Who wants to sit at a desk for six hours a day? Collect an assortment of folding chairs, pillows, beanbags and other items that your kids can move to…

Creating a Caring Classroom Family

…contract that everyone has signed, but that they serve as the classroom code that you refer to over and over again as you travel through the days, months, and year….

Tips for Teaching with Math Games

…during math centers or other times when the rest of the class is playing math games, but that’s not going to help them learn to be good sports. A better…

5 Ways to Engage Parents Using Google Drive

…number (i.e. “Student 23”) just in case. 5. Conference Sign-ups – This year I sent home paper forms for parents to sign up for a parent-teacher conference slot. They had…

The Magic Solution to Missing Assignments

…from dealing with late and missing assignments. Fun Friday Sign-up Freebie One thing that helped make Fun Friday easy to implement was a sign up chart. Right after lunch on…

Facebook Group for Literature Circle Lovers

…to Literature Circles, membership is limited to those who have purchased my Classroom Book Clubs program. Think of it as a bonus that comes with your purchase, a nice little…