Task Cards 101

…can use sets individually or in groups by passing the cards around. You may also want to have students work in partners with one partner checking the other partner’s answer….

Honoring 9/11 – A Delicate Balance

…their guesses from memory, reread the story aloud to check and discuss answers. 5. Experiment with Center of Gravity One thing that amazes me is the way Petit was so…

Favorite Read Alouds for November

…students and work well with many fall-related activities. If you need ready-to-use lessons, activities, and printables to go with these books, check out my November Activities Mini Pack on TpT….

Fun Games for Learning the 50 States

…“Showdown!” Students compare answers and check the key to see who was correct. Players who are correct earn a “Travel Token” for that round. The next player becomes the new…

Earth Day Teaching Resources

…our stuff-driven society. Be sure to check out the rest of this website, for more great resources. I think you will be amazed when you watch this video. To use…

Teaching Kids to Express Appreciation

…left. This keeps the next person from seeing what they wrote. Ask everyone to check the name on the front before they begin writing. Set the timer again and allow…

Show What You Know!

…The Leader says “Showdown!” Flip over dry erase boards and show answers. Check the answer by looking on the back of the card, using a key, or referring to another…

Top 20 Tips for Landing a Teaching Job

Advice from Real Teachers Are you seeking a teaching position for next year? If so, you’ll want to check out the responses to this week’s top question on the Teaching…