Host a Classroom Scrabble Tournament!

…to share their word and let the team with the best word come to the computer and play it. If you don’t have the computer game, plan for them to…

Awakened: Hope for the Year Ahead

…of its title. As soon as I first saw this book on Angela’s website, I was intrigued by the title and the book’s description. I had recently been reading a…

Math Games Make Learning Fun!

…math. Instead, take a moment to pair students yourself before you pass out the materials. It’s best for students with similar abilities to work together. It might be tempting to…

12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

…dozen strategies that are often included in Reading Workshop, and none of them involve stickers, certificates, or pizza. External rewards may work in the short term, but the best way…

Make Test Prep Meaningful!

…it’s a fact of life.I firmly believe that fabulous instruction within a safe and supportive classroom community is the best “test prep” strategy out there. That being said, it is…

Solving the Hand Raising Problem

…that receives a large number of responses, I’ll compile the best answers to create a helpful blog post. That way your great ideas won’t get lost in Facebook land!  …

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…

What Every New Teacher Needs to Know

…for the real thing. You learn as you go and don’t be afraid to seek advice from your fellow team. There’s a lot more, but that’s a good start:) Best