Tips for Teaching Informational Text

…Venn diagram. As you can see from this snapshot of Rachel’s book, informational text elements often include numbered steps, headings and subheadings, illustrations with captions, and so on. Explain to…

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…

Tips for Grading Cooperative Learning Lessons

…you have to follow up with an individual test or quiz. Other cooperative learning activities such as this electricity investigation allow students to explore concepts in an open-ended manner. I…

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….

Awesome Facebook Group for Elementary Educators!

…is not open to teachers who create and sell teaching resources. Sorry! Upper Elementary Teacher Connection Guidelines After you become a member, you’ll see Upper Elementary Teacher Connection in the…

What Every New Teacher Needs to Know

open mind – to your Intervention Specialists & Paraprofessionals. Work collaboratively for the success of ALL children. Jennifer Keough – The only two things you MUST get through every day…

Quiet Signals and Timers

…quiet. Wind up music box at the beginning of the week. Open lid and lets it play until room is quiet. By doing this repeatedly throughout the week, the music…

How to Get Kids to Slow Down with Their Work

…and why. Emphasize quality of work and expectations. 2) Have a turn-in tub “timer.” Don’t “open” the tub until you think the appropriate amount of time has passed. 3) Circulate…