…such as www.bricklink.com or www.brickowl.com. Dr. Shirley Disseler is an associate professor at High Point University and chair of the Department of Elementary and Middle Grades Education, and the STEM…
…free directions and “recharger” label shown in the video. Advanced Preparation for Recharge & Write This strategy is easy to implement, but you’ll need to do a little advanced prep…
…page of Sparky School House, and the lesson plan is in the Digital Backpack section. Historical Fiction and Informational Texts I was so intrigued by the information that Lauren and…
…to worry about storing those items. To enter the contest, simply complete the form below and submit your information. This contest is only open to teachers in the US and…
…I frequently get requests for a set that has older students. Today I created a brand new set of posters using the adorable characters from Whimsy Workshop Teaching. These children…
When it comes to classroom management, learning to deal with small disruptions is probably more important than figuring out what to about the big stuff. One reason is that those…
…like the start of an epic movie. And how you choose to introduce that new information can make it or break it. Our students can be some of the toughest…
…quadrilaterals! Think about an activity or lesson that you’ve taught lately or plan to teach soon. What are some ways you can “power it up” and make it more effective?…
…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…
…strategies that address more advanced discussion skills, read my post Teaching Kids How to Have REAL Discussions. Keep Discussions Focused with Question Cards Another tip for effective discussions is to…
…new platform that makes it easy for teachers to search for online resources and save them, upload photos and documents, organize resources by topic, share them with others, and so…
If you’ve ever driven on icy roads, you’ll know just how treacherous they can be. How do road crews make the roads safer for travel? You may have seen them…
