The True Cost of Free Teaching Resources

open up about the costs associated with creating and sharing teacher resources. Let me start by saying that in most cases, those who say they wish everything was still free…

Buddy Bio Poems Partner Poetry Lesson

…mention that bio poems make a terrific bulletin board display, perfect for open house? One option is to add a student photo to the final version of each poem as…

Teaching Kids to Express Appreciation

…name on the front of the card. Set a timer for about 2 minutes. Ask all students to pass their cards to the left and open the card they receive….

Drama Circles: Cooperative Learning FUN!

open to new experiences They will share a fun activity that has them learning to be comfortable acting and performing in front of their other classmates. An integral part of…

5 Tips for New Teachers

…weren’t popular with my kids. So be open to your students’ suggestions as long as they express them in a respectful manner, but never hesitate to make the decisions that…