Fraction Spinners Make Fractions Fun!

…will have to solve the problem or one person can check with a calculator that can solve fraction problems. Comparing Fractions Game – Each student spins the spinner once and…

Save Time and Paper with Mini ABC Books!

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Move to Learn in Science!

…water cycle. More Ways to Explore the Water Cycle If your students need extra practice identifying examples of condensation, evaporation, and precipitation, check out my Water Cycle Task Cards Bundle…

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

…lands by creating the U.S. Forest Service and establishing 51 Federal Bird Reservations, 4 National Game Preserves, 150 National Forests, and 5 National Parks. During his presidency, Theodore Roosevelt protected…

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…