Task Card Talk: 6 Strategies to Boost Learning

…after each card. Mix-Freeze-Pair Students mix around the room and stop when the teacher says, “Freeze.” Next, students find a partner and pair up. Then the teacher displays a task…

30 Free or Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Students

…of gift before the holidays? Let’s brainstorm some easy options, especially gifts that are inexpensive (or free). Over 250 educators responded with great suggestions! Here are my picks for the…

Is Your Classroom ELL-Friendly?

…students in the United States are ELLs (English Language Learners)! Today I invite you to ponder some questions in order to determine whether your classroom is as ELL-friendly as it…

Favorite Read Alouds for November

…the history of Thanksgiving in the United States and how Sarah Hale helped make it a national holiday. It’s great for teaching students about the “power of the pen” and…

Free Multiple Intelligence Survey for Kids

…Intelligence Theory suggests that IQ is not one-dimensional and can’t be described by a single number. Dr. Gardner proposed that there are at least eight different types of intelligence, each…

Interactive Whiteboards and Web Tools

…the Internet. Plickers Free Online Assessment Program Are you using Plickers? It’s a free online program for assessing students, and it’s fun! Here are some resources to check out: Plickers…