30 Free or Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Students

…you want to get fancy you could mount on construction paper. http://www.wordle.net Karen Esdale-Brown – I melt down the broken classroom crayons into Christmas cookie cutter shapes. Kerri Grooby –…

Google Classroom Management Tips

…in the checkbox. Online Discussion Tips – Students have the ability to start a discussion on an assignment. The display is similar to a forum or a chat window. You…

What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

…roll a die, use an online tool, etc. On each team, the student whose number was called writes the answer on the team response board. They may not receive any…

How to Get Started with Boom Cards

Whether you’ll be starting the school year online, in the classroom, or both, one of your biggest challenges will be finding digital resources that can be adapted for the new…

Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…perfect for teaching students how simple poems can express everyday experiences through imagery and precise language. About a month ago, Kristine and I connected online and I invited her to…

Spelling Stories – Creativity Unleashed!

…classmates. If you have a class blog or website, post the stories online for everyone to read there. Morning meetings and author sharing times are great opportunities for sharing, too….

Easy Classroom Management System that Works!

…into an entire product! The Go for Green Stoplight Management packet also includes a copy of the teaching and learning poster above. You can preview the whole thing online here…