Earth Day Teaching Resources

…However, consumerism is such an important topic that it is worth doing over several days or at another time of year. In the video, Annie shares that from the extraction…

Creating a Caring Classroom Family

…get up and dance. You know what they say; the family that plays together stays together! I is for Integrity Integrity is all about being in the right place at…

Boost Class Spirit with Tie-Dyed T-shirts!

…take them home to dye in your washer. Yes, I know! I thought the same thing! Whoa! I’m not putting purple dye into MY washing machine! However, they convinced me…

Using Gestures to Enhance Learning

…Recently, I’ve developed an interest in Brain Based Learning, and I use what I’ve learned in my classroom. One little trick that works wonders is gesturing! When I’m trying to…

Hands-on Water Cycle Fun!

…to close the container and put it in the sun for several hours. As the water warms up, it evaporates and then condenses on the inside of the plastic lid….

Gifts for Santa’s Scientists

…enough wonderful things about this product. It is SO well thought out. It is perfect for students who need help with research. It is perfect for incorporating technology. The directions…

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

…events in Dr. King’s life and his impact on the civil rights movement in a way that’s very easy to understand. BrainPOP.com has a number of resources to go along…