Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math
…that celebrities and comedians like to paint a picture of students using number parts and number lines as adults, (ahem–Stephen Colbert) and I laugh right along with them…because using those…
…that celebrities and comedians like to paint a picture of students using number parts and number lines as adults, (ahem–Stephen Colbert) and I laugh right along with them…because using those…
Advice from Real Teachers Today I’m excited to introduce a new blog series called Advice from Real Teachers. I’ll regularly I’ll post a call for teacher questions on my Facebook…
…to $15) result in more chances to win. There are 5 donation options, plus 2 bonus options, and each option is worth a specific number of points. Choose the option…
September 17th is Constitution Day, and it’s a great time to integrate social studies into your literacy lessons. I discovered two outstanding informational text books to read and discuss with…
…example on Tuesday and Friday. I have learned that if you take any longer to read the book, kids lose interest and drop out. If you don’t want to structure…
…free adult coloring sheets for teachers into your day: Start your day by coloring while you enjoy a cup of coffee. During lunch, avoid a negative teachers’ lounge. Instead, enjoy…
…have different holiday traditions. For example, most countries celebrate the new year on the first day of January, but the Lunar New Year can fall anywhere between January 20th and…
…on Friday for a certain number of Satisfactory ratings, this report works very well to stop problems in their tracks. You can download this Daily Report by clicking above. It’s…
…in large letters. Explain that you expect your students to work well together and keep the noise level to a minimum, but if a large number of them are too…
…level and perform basic computation. My plate is full!! Just when am I supposed to fit this into my day? Sound familiar? Many elementary teachers across the country, faced with…
…DNA to investigating a car that runs on alternative fuel to constructing a Rube Goldberg machine from everyday materials, the students are actively engaged in learning that will impact them…
…day. In fact, I just kept a stack of these forms in my paper organizer because someone was absent almost every day. This system worked great for me because it…
