Fun Games for Learning the 50 States

…“Showdown!” Students compare answers and check the key to see who was correct. Players who are correct earn a “Travel Token” for that round. The next player becomes the new…

Earth Day Teaching Resources

…lands by creating the U.S. Forest Service and establishing 51 Federal Bird Reservations, 4 National Game Preserves, 150 National Forests, and 5 National Parks. During his presidency, Theodore Roosevelt protected…

Teaching Kids to Express Appreciation

…left. This keeps the next person from seeing what they wrote. Ask everyone to check the name on the front before they begin writing. Set the timer again and allow…

Show What You Know!

…The Leader says “Showdown!” Flip over dry erase boards and show answers. Check the answer by looking on the back of the card, using a key, or referring to another…

Top 20 Tips for Landing a Teaching Job

Advice from Real Teachers Are you seeking a teaching position for next year? If so, you’ll want to check out the responses to this week’s top question on the Teaching…

3 Mindful Classroom Teaching Strategies

…backgrounds and families with different values and expectations? 1. Teaching Self Awareness I was watching a program on TV one day and Goldie Hawn (the actress) was on talking about…

What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher

…year is not the same as who they are at the end. Then, use the chart as a reference tool: Before surprising the class with a special treat, check out…