Earth Day Teaching Resources

…happen to the Earth if we don’t take better care of our planet. What a great introduction to environmental issues and problems! I loved the book so much when I…

Fun Countdown Timers for the Classroom

…management skills improved after I had an interactive whiteboard installed in my classroom. I discovered that the built-in Smartboard timer app was a great help, and before long I also…

5 Tips for New Teachers

…that year. Sometimes I just didn’t think I could go back into that classroom another day. I wish I could blame those students for the difficulties I encountered, but I…

Move to Learn in Science!

…molecules of water in its solid form which is ice. Ice molecules are tightly packed and don’t move quickly, so your students should sway back and forth until the next…

Fun Games for Learning the 50 States

…and capitals practice. Online Interactive Games Online interactive games also work well, and it’s always a perk if you can find FREE online activities. I did a quick search and…

Easy Differentiation with Colored Folders

…it is. Start slow. Try differentiating in just one area or in just one way (content, product, or process) before diving in head first. Believe me, it’s worth it! Kelly…

Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math

…a more complete picture. While reading, I discovered something that teachers should be telling parents…the standard algorithm that we grew up using is in there! Imagine that. Starting in third…

Math is More Than a Numbers Game

Free Math Vocabulary Building Webinar! Have you ever considered the importance of vocabulary instruction in math? If you think about it, success in math often hinges more on the ability…