20 Terrific Quiet Signals That Work!

…them if you’re interested. Carol Hunt – Chimes…works like a dream! I use it to transition center activities. Karen Swales – I had a set of these chimes in my…

A Dozen Fun Ways to Wrap Up the School Year

…basal text or doing test prep worksheets, they will love Classroom Book Clubs, and easy and relaxed form of Literature Circles. This method is perfect for the end of the…

Teaching Children Not to Be Rude!

…lid to your toothpaste tube on tight! The most important skill that we can teach children to help them succeed in life is the ability to get along with others…

Investigating How to Make Icy Roads Safer

…science experiment involves placing ice cubes in zippered plastic bags with sand and salt so students can observe the effects of those two substances on the melting ice. The activity…

The True Cost of Free Teaching Resources

…pages! I launched Teaching Resources over 15 years ago with a free online file cabinet to share printables and resources that I had developed for my classroom. Those freebies are…

Plickers 101 – Easy Digital Exit Tickets and More!

…single mobile device. Kids love it, too! How Plickers Works Plickers works somewhat like traditional handheld clicker systems. Students respond to multiple choice questions by clicking the letter of the…

Creating a Caring Classroom Family

…be spending so much time together, I believe it’s important to take time to create a caring classroom community that works together like a family. Taking a look at the…