Teaching Kids to Express Appreciation

name on the front of the card. Set a timer for about 2 minutes. Ask all students to pass their cards to the left and open the card they receive….

3D Printers – New Dimensions in Learning!

…Instead, it creates 3-dimensional models out of plastic. Our printer is a Makerbot Replicator 2 (shown below) and it looks like a large open box.The operator of the printer has…

10 Ways to Power Up Any Lesson and Maximize Learning

…writing, written reflections, written explanations). Ask Open-Ended Questions Instead of asking multiple choice or true/false questions, ask open ended questions that require complete sentence answers. Incorporate Cooperative Learning Cooperative learning…

How to Cure the Classroom Library Blues

…number, I always know who has what. John Blake – One of my classroom community jobs is Librarian. At certain times in the day, this student will open the check-in/out…

The Power of Audio Books

…player as needed. All students were expected to have their own copy of the book open and follow along, tracking the text visually as they listened. Reading Comprehension Improved 50%…

How to Create a Classroom Yearbook

…on the floor and open in it their laps or open it flat on a large table. I know from experience that if it’s handled roughly, it will fall apart….

25 Bulletin Boards You Can Keep Up All Year

…word wall along with high frequency words Heather Smith – I have jungle theme so I do “Spotting Great Work” (little safari guy/binoculars) on leopard print fabric. Just change the…

Honoring 9/11 – A Delicate Balance

Each year on September 11th, we reflect on a series of horrific events that changed the course of history. As a teacher, you might be struggling with whether or not…

Tips for Classroom Goal Setting

Goal setting is a powerful process for bringing about change. Identifying what you want and mapping out a plan of action helps you achieve your dreams, both personally and professionally….

5 Math Games Every Classroom Needs to Play

…12 as the “end number.” Other Variations Students sit down on a certain multiples (like the multiples of 7) Students don’t say the multiple. Students can count by ones to…