Leprechaun Luck Math Game Digital Challenge

…it might not, and that’s where the challenge comes in! My free printable Leprechaun Luck Math Game has been downloaded thousands of times, and it can be adapted to many…

12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

…You can also use kid-safe social networking sites like Edmodo.com and Kidblog.org to get online discussions going about books. If you want to know more about Literature Circles, check out…

Teaching Informational Text with Magazines

…recommendations online. The easiest place to find magazine reviews of is on Amazon.com. Even if you don’t plan to purchase your magazines there, it’s really helpful to read reviews for…

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

…vague to be effective or too detailed and overwhelming for 4th and 5th graders. My students were old enough to start learning about racial inequality and the civil rights movement,…

3 Mindful Classroom Teaching Strategies

…up to teach more effectively and add rigor to their lessons while also helping to differentiate for those in need. When your students can learn efficiently and are aware of…

The Power of Audio Books

Most kids love to listen to audio books, but did you know that this practice is also extremely effective for improving reading comprehension and fluency? I discovered this well-kept secret…

20 Tips for Motivating Gifted Kids to THINK!

…They do not have ‘growth mindsets.’ (Watch this YouTube this from Carol Dweck- it’s incredible stuff). Make a huge effort to reward and praise their effort , not their intelligence…