Motivating Math Games

…game, players calculate the total area or perimeter of their islands to find out who won. This game is free for my newsletter subscribers; click here to sign up for…

Teaching Kids to Express Appreciation

…flat and sign their name to their comments. Note: If they are having trouble thinking of something to say, suggest that they start with the words, “Thank you for …”…

Interactive Whiteboards and Web Tools

…images) Laura’s Task Card Products with Images for Plickers Plickers Facebook Groups – Sign up for the Elementary or Secondary group Plickers Pinterest Board Plickers 101: Easy Digital Exit Tickets…

Daily Report Homework Solution

…day has gone, and the student takes it home his or her parents to sign. If parents will set up simple incentives, like allowing the child to stay up late…

The Power of Praise

…and putting forth effort. Then they gave the students another task, but this time the students were allowed to choose between a challenging task and one that was obviously much…

Save Time and Paper with Mini ABC Books!

…a separate page for each letter of the alphabet. On each page they include a word, a bit of text, and an illustration related to their topic. The problem is…

Green Companies? Let the Jury Decide!

…the Teaching Resources file cabinet. You can also find it on my Laura’s Best Freebies page when you sign up for Candler’s Classroom Connections. I hope you and your students…

Classroom Awards Make Kids Feel Special!

…out with the necessary information. Before you print them for the class, you may want to write in the date of the awards program and sign the master certificate. Print…