Tips for Grading Cooperative Learning Lessons

…her participation and the quality of the final product. You can download this form for free from my Cooperative Learning page on Teaching Resources. Here’s how I used the Team…

Investigating Gummy Bears

…my own lab worksheets which you can download for free from my TpT store. To begin the lab, I gave my students the question we were going to test: What…

12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

…sure how to implement this effectively, you can find helpful information and a free webinar on Teaching Resources that explains the Reading Workshop approach. Let them create a cozy reading…

Show What You Know!

…directions are outlined below; printable directions can be found in all of my Showdown freebies and products on TpT. Stack the problem cards face down in the center of the…

Taming Blurters and Wanderers

…in Teaching Heaven. To download the free classroom rule posters described in this article, click here or on the images above. You’ll find more details about our classroom management strategies…

The Ancient Secret for Wise Decisions

…4. To download the free classroom rule posters described in this article, click here or on the Rule 4 poster image above. For more information on Rule 4 and WBT’s…

Family Science Night: Hands-on, Minds-on Fun!

…not only promotes science, but also involves the family and community in an astounding learning experience. The list below is a starting point for a Family Science Night. Since each…