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,…

Top 20 Tips for Landing a Teaching Job

…of responses, I compile the best answers to create a helpful blog post. This week’s top question is timely because many new graduates and current teachers are already actively searching…