Playing the Mystery Skype Game

…easiest ways to get started with that is doing a video conference using Skype. The only equipment needed is a computer with a webcam and microphone. If your current computer…

You Can Put a STOP to Classroom Disruption!

…if your original lesson doesn’t go according to plan. Make sure that your back-up plan is quiet, focused, and easy to complete individually. Tasks that involve using a text book,…

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

and they needed to have opportunities to explore and discuss these concepts. So I was excited to discover that BrainPOP.com has a wonderful free video called Dr. Martin Luther King,…

The Ancient Secret for Wise Decisions

…other classroom rules, look at Chapter 7 in “Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids” on Amazon.com. Chris Biffle Director, Whole Brain Teachers of America Website: WholeBrainTeaching.com Facebook | Twitter |…

Literature Circles – Common Core Aligned & Fun!

…my Teaching Resources website devoted to this strategy. My Literature Circle pages are full of teaching tips, free printables, and recommended books. You’ll even find a free webinar recording about…

Teaching Informational Text with Magazines

With the Common Core emphasis on teaching informational text, you might be wondering where to find appropriate texts for reading instruction. Most classrooms are overflowing with great children’s literature and

Fun with Customary Measurement Conversions

…you’re not going to be able to convert cups to gallons without consulting a reference. Measurement Foldable Freebie One way to deal with the problem is to have kids take…