February Fun – Free Lessons You’ll Love!

…lesson with conversation hearts! The focus of the lesson is on finding fractions of a number, and the final step is having students create their own fraction problems as shown…

Multiple Intelligence Theory and Growth Mindset

students learn best when they are able to engage in activities that take advantage of their strengths. Teachers have always intuitively known that kids learn in different ways, and Gardner’s…

A Dozen Fun Ways to Wrap Up the School Year

…on Friday for “Fun Friday.” Each teacher signs up to host a different activity: Inside Games, Outside Play, or Study Hall. In order to participate in Fun Friday, students must

Free Multiple Intelligence Survey for Kids

…survey with your students, request a copy here and I’ll send it to you. Please watch this video tutorial before you administer the test. Step-by-Step Multiple Intelligence Theory Lessons In…

Gearing Up for Next Generation Science

…to a specified distance. Engineering provides an opportunity for students to apply their mathematical concepts in an engaging project for even the most reluctant student. And in social studies: Construct…

Solving Unknown Perimeter Mysteries

…deep understanding. When you develop these concepts in a step-by-step manner, students are far more likely to grasp those concepts and retain them. As one student who tested the materials…

Cooking Up a Caring Classroom

Raising academic standards is certainly a worthy goal, but sometimes it can have unintended consequences. To find time to teach the rigorous reading and math Common Core standards, many schools…

Awakened: Hope for the Year Ahead

…They may begin to experience feelings of stress and even helplessness in response to a challenging class, difficult students, uncooperative parents, or a less-than-supportive administration. If you’re experiencing those feelings,…