Hands-on Water Cycle Fun!
…in the Weather and Climate folder in my online Science File Cabinet. The directions include a set of follow-up questions to help students grasp the essential concepts. Parts of the…
…in the Weather and Climate folder in my online Science File Cabinet. The directions include a set of follow-up questions to help students grasp the essential concepts. Parts of the…
…I’ve created a free packet of materials to help you with the process. Every year in November I worked with a local agency or our guidance counselor to find a…
…help my students more clearly grasp the Measurement and Geometry standards, I have tried hard to break away from the book and use hands-on strategies to introduce and reinforce concepts….
…can quickly escalate into BIG problems and hours of lost instructional time. That’s why you need an easy strategy for dealing with frequent student misbehavior! The best strategies also help…
…scissors, colors, etc. Allow students to choose one or two piece of scrapbook paper for creating borders and other elements. They should only need 1/2 sheet of each. Help students…
…the following resources to be helpful. The first link goes to the directions I wrote for how I set up a Scrabble tournament in my own classroom. The other links…
…why I want to share a few tips that might help new teachers avoid some of the problems I experienced. My First Year of Teaching Before I share those tips,…
…They may begin to experience feelings of stress and even helplessness in response to a challenging class, difficult students, uncooperative parents, or a less-than-supportive administration. If you’re experiencing those feelings,…
…helping others. Francie has been telling me about DonorsChoose communities for a few months, and when I read her article I understood why she’s so excited about them. She knows…
…Meter” because kids love hearing about this unique individual whose personality helps them understand the concept of perimeter. Builds Self-Esteem Students who tend to experience difficulty with more traditional forms…
…class discussion about gratitude and the importance of showing appreciation. Ask students to help you brainstorm different things they appreciate about each other. They might like someone’s sense of humor,…
…like the ripple effect when a rock is thrown into water. With natural disasters, most humans feel responsible for helping. We empathize and then focus our efforts on comforting and…
