You’re probably familiar with Dr. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory, but have you thought about teaching your students about these concepts and
Read moreI am so excited about Earth Day! In fact, I think we should celebrate Earth Day all week! The words of Theodore Roosevelt, one of the greatest leaders
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Vocabulary development is essential at every grade level, and that importance is reflected in the Common Core State
Read moreSeptember 17th is Constitution Day, and it’s a great time to integrate social studies into your literacy lessons. I discovered two outstanding informational text books to read and discuss with
Read moreDuring the last week of school, it’s both meaningful and fun for students to reflect on what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown during the year. I created the School Year Reflections freebie below to use with my
Read moreDo you like to play Scrabble? If so, imagine how much fun you’ll have teaching your students how to play! It’s fairly easy to set up a classroom tournament, and this event is sure to keep your students completely engaged during the
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When it comes to classroom management, learning to deal with small disruptions is probably more important than figuring out what to about
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Most schools have some sort of award program at the end of the year to recognize students for achieving the Honor Roll,
Read moreAbout a month ago, I shared a special activity I developed for Earth Day called Green Court Claims. You can read my blog post,
Read moreFive Looks on a Book is a simple and fun activity that offers a nice twist on the traditional book report. Students name five adjectives
Read moreBrain research supports the need for students to get plenty of movement throughout the day – but that’s something every teacher knows! In Teaching with the Brain in
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