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…

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…

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…to worry about storing those items. To enter the contest, simply complete the form below and submit your information. This contest is only open to teachers in the US and…

Spontaneity Brings Math to Life!

…a word. I just slowly folded the net into a talking cuboid (like a puppet). Think of a box with the top lid open – that flap became the puppet’s…

Caring Classrooms Community on DonorsChoose

open spots on our page. I hope you’ll join me in becoming a member of the Caring Classrooms Community on DonorsChoose. Over the years, I received several thousand dollars worth…

Walls for Language Learners

…first day of school. Still inviting right? But also, completely open for the world of possibilities the year will bring! Now one may ask, what is it that I should…

Easter Egg Showdown Review Game

…Students select an egg, open it, read the problem or task, and everyone on the team writes a response. In the final step, team members compare and discuss their answers….