Host a Classroom Scrabble Tournament!

…the game. Don’t assume that kids know how to play, even if they own a game board. Most kids today don’t seem to know the basic rules of the game,…

Honoring 9/11 – A Delicate Balance

…before showing it to your students so you’ll know how to answer their questions. (Note: This video used to be free, but apparently it’s not free anymore. If you have…

Solving Unknown Perimeter Mysteries

Mystery Perimeters Freebie Lesson Perimeter is a pretty simple concept to grasp, but finding unknown sides of irregular polygons can be challenging for kids. Solving these types of problems requires…

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…sure to watch the short video demonstration to see how it works. The app is free and the Dot Day coloring page is free, too. Share YOUR Celebration Ideas! If…

Penguin Fractions = Fraction Fun!

…theme. To learn more about them, download my free Clickable Guide to Penguin Fractions. Equivalent Fraction Freebie Would you like to try a Penguin Fraction lesson with your students? The…

How to Recharge Mathematical Thinking

…answer. But these discussions don’t really qualify as cooperative learning because group members are not participating equally. Recharge & Write Math Problem Solving Freebie To address this situation, I developed…

Teachers, Help MrOwl Help YOU!

Wouldn’t it be awesome to find a free tech tool for creating collections of online resources, photos, and documents all in one place? Look no further! Welcome to MrOwl, a…

Totality Awesome Solar Eclipse: Are you ready?

…Science, the creator of the free Totality app, because I like to support organizations that offer free educational resources like the app. I purchased mine from within the app, but…

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Free Short Video and Printable Resources! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the greatest leaders of our time, and I believe it’s important to honor him and recognize…