Drama Circles: Cooperative Learning FUN!

…will know that teacher will do anything for them. Drama Circles Freebie! If you want to give drama circles a try in your classroom, I have created a special freebie…

Cooperative Learning Seating Options

If you’re new to using Cooperative Learning strategies, you might wonder how to seat your students so they are able to interact with each other without losing focus during direct…

Task Card Talk: 6 Strategies to Boost Learning

…after each card. Mix-Freeze-Pair Students mix around the room and stop when the teacher says, “Freeze.” Next, students find a partner and pair up. Then the teacher displays a task…

30 Free or Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Students

…of gift before the holidays? Let’s brainstorm some easy options, especially gifts that are inexpensive (or free). Over 250 educators responded with great suggestions! Here are my picks for the…

5 Tips for New Teachers

…quickly figured out that the best way to get to me was was to say, “That’s not fair!” Then they would very cleverly point out how unfair it was, and…

Plickers Made Easy with Task Cards

…you’re new to Plickers, I have a suggestion that will save you time and might prevent some of the initial frustration that comes with learning a new program. First, visit…

Teaching Informational Text with Magazines

…can generally make a limited number of copies for classroom use under the fair use copyright guidelines. However, before you make any copies, please read those guidelines yourself to be…

Google Classroom Management Tips

…finishes their work. There are 3 lines (the burger icon) in the top left of your Google Classroom window. Select “settings” at the bottom and then mark your email preference…