If your students practice with area and perimeter concepts, grab a copy of my free Island Conquer game and let the fun begin! In this game, the pirates (players) are on a mission to map the islands in Quadrilateral Bay and to conquer them by correctly calculating their areas or perimeters. Island Conquer is a terrific review game because both luck and skill are needed to win. If you’d like to use this math game with your students, click here to request Island Conquer. When you do, you’ll also be opting in to my email newsletter and you’ll get immediate access to this game and 75 more freebies!
Years ago, I searched everywhere to find the perfect calendar to use with my students, but I couldn’t find one that worked. I wanted one with 8 1/2 x 11 inch portrait-style pages that would fit in a 3-ring binder, and I also wanted large
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I’m excited to announce that Angela Watson’s 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club will soon be open to new members! I’ve been raving about this professional development program for years because I truly believe that it’s a life-changing resource for educators. Membership isn’t free,
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This past year has made me soooo thankful for teachers like you! Teachers give so much of themselves, day after day, to ensure that their students continue to learn and grow, even during a pandemic. In fact, I think that EVERY week should
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A few years ago I posted a question on Facebook asking teachers to tell me their favorite book to read aloud for Earth Day, and Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg was the top recommendation. I had not read it before, so I
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Laura is the owner of Teaching Resources and a former 5th grade teacher from Fayetteville, North Carolina. Laura was a classroom teacher for 30 years, and she now spends her time creating books and resources for elementary educators. While Laura was teaching, she was the recipient of the prestigious Milken Family Foundation Educator Award, and she received National Board Certification as a Middle Childhood Generalist. She has presented educational workshops online and around the country for over 20 years She’s the author of 10 books for teachers as well as over 100 digital resources.
