How to Recharge Mathematical Thinking

Why do so many students struggle with math word problems? Maybe they just don’t know where to begin and get overwhelmed at the thought of tackling math problems. Often students

Teaching Children Not to Be Rude!

…future work place, and in life in general. What causes people to be rude? Before we can help students overcome rudeness and learn to be more caring, it’s helpful to…

Valentine Candy Hearts Math Investigation

…at cheap prices. Your students won’t mind a bit if Valentine’s Day has already passed! Valentine Hearts Data Analysis Freebie If you’d like to use this activity with your students,…

Building EQ While Expanding IQ

Really, Really, Angry by Molly Bang. Since the key to building EQ is teaching students to label emotions accurately I told my students that saying “really, really, angry” (as the…

Five Ways to Teach Your Students Empathy

…socially. In my classroom, the single most important thing I can teach my students is empathy. If my students are able to understand the thoughts, feelings, and needs of others,…

Interactive Notebooks – Let’s Get Started!

for teachers! They help us reflect on both our students’ learning styles and our own teaching and planning. They are a great way to analyze our students’ understanding of new…