Power Reading Workshop and The Daily 5

…of instruction. Graphic Organizers Aligned with the Common Core The final piece of the puzzle can be found in Graphic Organizers for Reading: Teaching Tools Aligned with the Common Core….

Cooperative Learning – More Than Group Work

…they are worlds apart. Does this scenario sound familiar? The teacher assigns a group project, outlines the task, and gives a deadline for completion. Students are expected to work together…

Fun Games for Learning the 50 States

…finish other assignments. Over time, students will learn the state locations without even trying. I found this one online at Amazon.com, and it looks like the perfect item for states…

Gearing Up for Next Generation Science

…that can’t be knocked down by a tornado for the Wizard of OZ. Create a zip line for Peter Pan. Plan a prototype for a new castle for Cinderella. All…

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…to worry about storing those items. To enter the contest, simply complete the form below and submit your information. This contest is only open to teachers in the US and…

Cooking Up a Caring Classroom

…teacher guide that you can purchase with activities and ideas to extend learning. Visit her website, JuliaCookOnline.com, to see all of her titles and learn more about them. Julia Cook…

School Sticks for Summer Fun!

…the Common Core Standards. For this first set of School Sticks, I geared them towards grades 3-6. There is a bit of assembly involved. You’ll need jumbo craft sticks, Mod…

5 Reasons to Use Nearpod in the Classroom

…device, whether students have iPads, computers, or other tablets. This is great especially for schools that allow students to bring their own devices. 2. The teacher has complete control of…

Valentine Candy Hearts Math Investigation

…my students, they wanted to conduct an investigation to find out. With the class divided into cooperative learning teams, we examined 10 different boxes of candy. We weighed them and…

Tips for Teaching Informational Text

…curriculum is constantly evolving. Change can be exciting, but often it’s frustrating as well. This is especially true when it comes to the Common Core Reading Standards and the new…