Google Classroom Management Tips

…boxes, they will be able to complete assignments and submit them all digitally. Pro Tip: Turning all your worksheets into Google Classroom is time-consuming, and it’s not a true “integration…

What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

…particular purpose. Visit Kagan Online to learn more about cooperative learning structures and how to use them. Some of my favorites include: Roundrobin Rallytable Roundtable Team Interview Mix-Freeze-Pair Think-Pair-Share Showdown…

Awesome Facebook Group for Elementary Educators!

…positive and supportive in your interactions with others. You might not agree with all members, but refrain from making judgmental comments or posting comments that are not respectful in their…

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

…we had several of her books on our shelves. I wasn’t disappointed in her work; books like The Great Frog Race: And Other Poems and Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems were…

Managing Whole Group Instruction

…your classroom, click hereto find these chimes on Amazon.com. Use the Stoplight Management System If you teach elementary level students, I recommend using the Stoplight Management System shown below. I…

Family Science Night: Hands-on, Minds-on Fun!

…on simply telling or teaching, but making science come to life for families. As a member of the planning committee for Family Science night and eventual chairperson for over a…

25 Bulletin Boards You Can Keep Up All Year

…some terrific ideas. I compiled the answers and removed duplicate responses, but I could not narrow the list down to any less than 25! Luckily you’ll only need one or…

How to Cure the Classroom Library Blues

…thing with a class camera! Shelley Rolston – There are apps to help. Check these out: http://appcrawlr.com/ios-apps/best-apps-classroom-library Staci Arnold – If you have a smartphone, a way you can check…