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…

Mathematical Problem Solving: Mindsets Matter

…Day, the Easy Way, but after reading Mathematical Mindsets, I knew it was time to update that presentation with these new research-based practices. I asked Dr. Boaler for permission to…

The True Cost of Free Teaching Resources

with attractive images and free teaching resources. Take the post I published a few days ago, Plickers 101 – Digital Exit Tickets (and more!). I think Plickers is an amazing…

A “Smart” Way to Motivate Students

…at my TpT store! They include: SMART Board Build-an-Ice Cream File Ice Cream Party Tickets in English and Spanish And Ice Cream Clip Art for you to use whenever and…

Fraction Predict and Compare Partner Activity

…3rd and 4th graders, which might be true if they have to find least common denominators. But if kids develop fraction number sense instead of memorizing algorithms, they will blow…

Team Table Management

…team, you can number the Team Tubs and store them on a shelf. It really keeps you from having to pass materials out all day long. You can number the…

Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math

…that celebrities and comedians like to paint a picture of students using number parts and number lines as adults, (ahem–Stephen Colbert) and I laugh right along with them…because using those…

PE Resources and Ideas for Regular Ed Teachers

number of responses, I compile the best answers to create a helpful blog post. Today’s Question Today’s question comes from Nikole, who is wondering, “I teach 4th grade at a…

A Dozen Fun Ways to Wrap Up the School Year

…discover hidden talents and have fun doing so. Furthermore, the end of the year will become a time to celebrate, a time to share great memories of special times together….