The Mystery of the Missing Freebies

…So where can you find all the freebies that used to be in my store? Many of them are in my online File Cabinet or on the Teaching Strategies pages….

Spelling Stories – Creativity Unleashed!

…creative! This assignment may not sound exciting, but it’s an extremely effective way of assessing how well your students understand their spelling words… and the stories are fun to read!…

Easy Classroom Management System that Works!

When it comes to classroom management, actions speak louder than words. If you have an effective management system in place, you don’t have to raise your voice or waste class…

7 DonorsChoose Tips for Success

…take place on March 8th at 12 noon EST, and we hope you’ll join us. In August 2013, Laura and I began a community giving page called Caring Classrooms. In…

How to Get Organized and Keep the Joy in Teaching

…healthy work/life balance. Sounds like an impossible dream, but I’ve discovered that it IS possible to find work/balance, and you won’t have to sacrifice your effectiveness as a teacher. The…

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…International Dot Day Resources I had heard from several friends about International Dot Day, so after I read The Dot, I began looking for resources online to support this event….