Fun Games for Learning the 50 States

…and capitals practice. Online Interactive Games Online interactive games also work well, and it’s always a perk if you can find FREE online activities. I did a quick search and…

A Dozen Fun Ways to Wrap Up the School Year

online games such as the skill races at Arcademic Skill Builders or the stories read aloud on StoryLine Online. I’ve also begun to research iPad and iPod apps for kids,…

Quiet Signals and Timers

…make use of new technologies. Online Timers – If you have an interactive white board in your classroom, or even a desktop computer, online timers make great quiet signals. You can…

Interactive Whiteboards and Web Tools

…the Internet. Plickers Free Online Assessment Program Are you using Plickers? It’s a free online program for assessing students, and it’s fun! Here are some resources to check out: Plickers…

Teachers, Help MrOwl Help YOU!

Wouldn’t it be awesome to find a free tech tool for creating collections of online resources, photos, and documents all in one place? Look no further! Welcome to MrOwl, a…

Fun Countdown Timers for the Classroom

…my students a simple task, intending to allow 5 minutes before moving on to the next step, and the next thing I knew, 20 minutes had passed. Luckily, my time…

What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

…content, but some structures are better than others for certain tasks. For example, some structures regulate interaction between pairs, some are best for team work, and others involve the entire…

Top 20 Tips for Landing a Teaching Job

20 responses to share with you here: Jamie Rickman: Try to enjoy where you are now. Be the absolute best sub you can be and you will stand out. You…

The True Cost of Free Teaching Resources

…Subscribers also get access to Laura’s Best Freebies, a private page with links to dozens of my best freebies. If you printed them all out, they would total hundreds of…