Fun with Customary Measurement Conversions

…to 4th and 5th grade Common Core Standards. It’s called Customary Measurement Conversions, and it includes activities, math center games, word problems, measurement task cards, and assessments. Field-tested and Kid-Approved

Taking the Mystery out of Vocabulary Study

…Field Tested and Kid Approved Since I’m no longer in the classroom, I asked several 4th and 5th grade teachers to test Mystery Vocabulary Detectives with their students. I waited…

Penguin Fractions = Fraction Fun!

…welcome email will include a link to a page of freebies where you can find this resource. Field Tested, Teacher Approved One reason I’m excited about these new resources is…

Fraction Predict and Compare Partner Activity

Approved! What’s exciting about Fraction Predict and Compare is how quickly students start applying a wide variety of creative and effective strategies to compare the fractions. When I created Penguin…

How to Create a Class Handbook that Rocks!

…are approved by your administration. Also, if a parent disagrees with one of your policies and takes your handbook to the principal, you’ll be glad that it’s not the first…

Book Character Day – Fun and Educational!

…activities. However, there’s fun and educational way to sneak in a dress-up activity if you can get it approved! Host a Book Character Day! Your students can dress up as…

Teaching Children Not to Be Rude!

…Want to Do it My Way! She enjoys visiting schools and talking with kids; in fact, she’s done over 800 school visits! You can learn more at her website, www.juliacookonline.com….