Honoring 9/11 – A Delicate Balance

…Google Slides. Did I mention that all 3 options are free? 🙂 3. Compare Literature and Informational Text Before you read aloud The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, explain…

Gifts for Santa’s Scientists

…about TpT is reading the comments and feedback from teachers who’ve used my materials. This comment from Selina Smith about Gifts for Santa’s Scientists made my day! “I can’t say…

Learning Center Resources

…free printables below do not have complete directions. For a variety of activities suitable for centers, visit my Mini Pack page. Each activity comes with directions, task cards, and answer…

Child-Centered Reading Conferences

…reading conferences are critical in order to determine if our students comprehend the text. So how can we confer with them in a child-centered manner that meets their needs rather…

Fraction Spinners Make Fractions Fun!

…one person scores 10 points. Ordering Fractions Game – Students spin the spinner 3 times and record all 3 fractions. They rearrange the fractions in order from least to greatest….

Green Court Claims Freebie

About a month ago, I shared a special activity I developed for Earth Day called Green Court Claims. You can read my blog post, “Green Companies? Let the Jury Decide!”…

Spontaneity Brings Math to Life!

…students to handle, observe and compare attributes. My classroom was buzzing with excitement; hands were fervently flying up during Q & A time as I selected students to answer questions….

The Core of Effective Discussions

…give us the perfect opportunity to engage our students in effective discussions and teach them how to communicate clearly. These standards are rigorous, and in order to fully explore the