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…

How to Cure the Classroom Library Blues

…how long but generally when we check in during reading conference I get all that information too. I have over 1000 books (3rd year teacher in 5th grade) and my…

Honoring 9/11 – A Delicate Balance

…Google Slides. Did I mention that all 3 options are free? 🙂 3. Compare Literature and Informational Text Before you read aloud The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, explain…

Using Gestures to Enhance Learning

…Inform, I pointed to my brain. I repeated the words inform and information while I gestured, as the children followed. For Entertain, I put my hands near my face with…

Episode 8: Teaching with Children’s Magazines

…find it on Google Play or Apple Podcasts. Episode 8 Resources and Links Teaching Informational Text with Magazines Blog Post (The information about the Sports Illustrated Kids Giveaway is at…

How to Form Cooperative Learning Teams

…on. In the Notes section, write down any miscellaneous information such as learning disabilities, personalities, special needs, etc. After you fill out the cards, spread them out in rows on…

How to Teach Social Skills, Step by Step

…members. Listen to the Podcast: How to Teach Social Skills for Working Together For more information about how to teach social skills, listen to Episode 7 of my Inspired Teaching…