Task Cards 101

…in your classroom? You can download a variety of free task cards sets from my Totally Task Cards blog free resources page. What is your favorite way to use task…

Earth Day Teaching Resources

…use either my free Bio Poems Made Easy activity or my Character Bio Reports lesson to study a conservation leader, such as President Theodore Roosevelt, Rachel Carson, or Jane Goodall….

Secrets of Launching a Stellar School Year

…how to implement the strategies. How to Launch a Super School Year Free Video Course That’s why developed my free video course, How to Launch a Super School Year! I…

6 Reasons to Teach Poetry in the Fall

…Poetry often includes sensory language, and sensory experiences abound during autumn! Free Poetry Video Presentation If you’d like some tips for teaching poetry, watch my free 3-part video series, How…

Honoring 9/11 – A Delicate Balance

…years ago, I discovered a great book to read aloud on September 11th: The Man Who Walked Between the Towers. I want to share a few free resources that I…

Solving Unknown Perimeter Mysteries

Mystery Perimeters Freebie Lesson Perimeter is a pretty simple concept to grasp, but finding unknown sides of irregular polygons can be challenging for kids. Solving these types of problems requires…

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…sure to watch the short video demonstration to see how it works. The app is free and the Dot Day coloring page is free, too. Share YOUR Celebration Ideas! If…

Penguin Fractions = Fraction Fun!

…theme. To learn more about them, download my free Clickable Guide to Penguin Fractions. Equivalent Fraction Freebie Would you like to try a Penguin Fraction lesson with your students? The…

How to Recharge Mathematical Thinking

…answer. But these discussions don’t really qualify as cooperative learning because group members are not participating equally. Recharge & Write Math Problem Solving Freebie To address this situation, I developed…