What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

…Learning. It’s the best resource around for cooperative learning, and it clearly explains dozens of structures! Sample Structure: Numbered Heads Together Number students off from 1 to 4 within their…

Cooking Up a Caring Classroom

…Monday and one on Friday, but they were so effective that I soon implemented daily morning meetings. For about 20 minutes each morning we gathered on our carpet to set…

Daily Report Homework Solution

…on Friday for a certain number of Satisfactory ratings, this report works very well to stop problems in their tracks. You can download this Daily Report by clicking above. It’s…

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…group setting, in small groups, or in centers. You’ll also find lots of management tips in the packet, too. My students loved using boys’ black socks for erasers, and we…

Teachers, Help MrOwl Help YOU!

…MrOwl smart phone app from Apple iTunes or Google Play, and test out the mobile version of the platform. Find Laura Candler on MrOwl and follow me! If this is…

Quiet Signals and Timers

…timer on their Smartphone as a count down or count up timer. The obvious problem with using this strategy is that you have to have your phone on and you…

Interactive Teaching Made Easy

…Images for Plickers Plickers K-5 Facebook Group Sign Up Plickers Pinterest Board Plickers 101: Easy Digital Exit Tickets and More! (Blog post) Plickers 102: Innovative Ways to Use Plickers (Blog…