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August 2024
- 30th 4th Day of 4th Grade Celebration Back to School Activities (9)
- 12th Place Value Game: Fun and Engaging Way to Teach the Power of Numbers (1)
- 1st Create a Back to School Treatment Agreement with Your Students (1)
July 2024
February 2024
January 2024
September 2023
August 2023
- 17th Classroom Birthday Ideas to Make Every Student Feel Special! (3)
- 9th Ultimate Back to School Resource Guide for a Successful Year (2)
- 3rd Grading Papers, Organizing Work, and Getting It All Ready to Send Home FAST! (1)
- 3rd Teaching Place Value So Students Truly Understand (1)
July 2023
- 24th Financial Literacy: The Best Year-Long Classroom Management Strategy (1)
- 20th Managing Classroom Supplies: Cultivate Responsibility in Students (1)
- 18th How Music Can Boost Your Child’s Mental Health (1)
- 18th Finding the Perfect Coding Class for Elementary Students (0)
June 2023
- 27th 100+ Student Report Card Comments (0)
- 21st Use QR codes to track attendance with Google Forms (0)
- 14th 25 Great Ideas for Teaching Poetry (3)
- 13th AI in the Classroom: 3 Questions to Ask (0)
- 13th Getting to Know You Activities Your Students Will Love! (1)
- 8th Morning Meeting Questions Your Students Will Love (1)
May 2023
- 30th Engaging Lesson Plan Ideas and Exciting Projects for Summer Learning! (0)
- 26th Team Building Activities For Elementary Students (0)
- 22nd Unlocking Informational Texts: Nonfiction Text Features for Elementary Teachers (0)
- 6th Mastering Fractions with Fraction Anchor Charts (1)
April 2023
- 29th End of the Year Teacher Reflections That Are For You! (not your principal!) (2)
- 24th End of the Year Awards for Students: Celebrating Success (0)
- 14th Celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in Your Classroom! (0)
- 12th National Children's Book Week - May and November (0)
- 12th 110 Conversation Starters for Kids (and Teachers) (1)
- 12th Why You Should be Using Classroom Jobs to Help Your Students Excel (0)
- 10th 55+ Best Field Day Games and Activities for a DYI Event (0)
- 5th 45 Social Emotional Learning Activities for Elementary Students (0)
- 3rd NATIONAL POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY - April 27, 2023 (0)
- 2nd Classroom Management Strategies and Techniques + 110 Quick Tips (0)
March 2023
February 2023
- 21st 7 Inclusion Classroom Supports for All Teachers (5)
- 10th March Madness Themed Graphing Math Activities for your Elementary Students! (0)
January 2023
November 2022
- 7th How to Get Your Students Excited About Reading in November (0)
- 7th Podcasts for Kids (& for teachers too!) (0)
October 2022
September 2022
- 26th How to Organize a Math Workshop (0)
- 12th 5 Ways to Build Relationships in Your Classroom (0)
- 5th 7 Tips for Making your Reading Groups a Success (0)
August 2022
- 29th Building Connections to Positively Impact Your Classroom (0)
- 22nd Math Workshop Centers Rotation Chart (1)
- 15th 5 Ways to Support Students Who Struggle in Math (1)
- 1st How to Start a Math Workshop (3)
July 2022
- 11th Strategies for Teaching Music Without a Degree (0)
- 4th Use Summer Reading to Avoid the Summer Slide! (0)
June 2022
- 27th What's a Math Workshop? (1)
- 20th How to Maximize Instructional Time in the Classroom (0)
- 13th Hey Teacher! Relax! It's Summer Break! (0)
- 6th 5 Tips to Help Students Edit Their Writing (0)
May 2022
- 30th Whatcha Gonna Do With All Those Old Math Textbooks? (1)
- 23rd Summer Screen Time Guide to Curb Learning Loss (0)
- 16th 12 End of the Year Must Dos (1)
December 2021
November 2021
- 29th 6 Benefits of Using Visuals in Your Upper Elementary Math Class (0)
- 1st Incorporating Music and Music Technology into the Classroom (0)
October 2021
- 29th 6 Benefits of Pre-Assessment (0)
- 18th 10 Ideas to Teach Beyond Reading Comprehension (0)
- 11th Articulation with Elementary Students (0)
- 4th A Writing Strategy That Works (1)
September 2021
- 27th Boosting Student Success with Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning in Science (0)
- 13th 5 Tips to Help Struggling Readers (1)
- 13th Classroom Technology You Can Integrate and Share (3)
- 6th Yay! Blended Learning! Now What? (0)
August 2021
- 23rd 5 Super Useful Trello Boards for Teacher Organization (0)
- 23rd Meeting the Needs of Your Students Using Learning Styles (0)
- 9th 5 Tips for Engaging Students During Reader's Workshop (0)
- 2nd 5 Easy Steps for Teaching Ancient History (0)
July 2021
June 2021
April 2021
- 19th Making the Most Out of Your Benchmark Assessment Data (0)
- 5th Legacy Projects - Ideas that Keep on Giving (0)
March 2021
- 31st Easter Coloring (0)
- 19th Anchor Charts, Word Walls, and Video, Oh my! (0)
February 2021
- 24th 5 Steps to Create Self-Checking Activities with Google Sheets (0)
- 19th St. Patrick's Day Would You Rather (0)
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
- 23rd How to Add Magic to the Holidays with Five Merry Read Alouds (2)
- 11th 10 FREE (and AWESOME!) Thanksgiving Activities You Can Download Now (2)
- 2nd Mysteries in the Classroom (4)
October 2020
- 31st You and Your Students Can Make a Kahoot in 4 Super Easy Steps (6)
- 19th DIY Custom Fonts for Teachers - It's Awesome because it's You! (4)
- 13th 51 Benefits of Art Education for Kids (0)
- 13th Ghost Decimals and Ghost Zeros (0)
- 7th Using Would You Rather With Kahoot (2)
- 7th Gamifying Your Regular Assignments (0)
August 2020
- 26th How to Use TpT's Easel Activities (26)
- 17th Distance Learning Back to School Rules and Procedures (1)
- 10th Yes, You Can Use Task Cards for Distance Learning! (4)
- 2nd Brain Breaks for the Socially Distanced Classroom (and Remote Learning too!) (3)
June 2020
- 29th Customizing Your Google Classroom Headers (6)
- 8th 7 Strategies for Using Google to Digitize Your Worksheets (23)
May 2020
February 2020
- 27th 5 Tips for a Successful Primary to Secondary Transition (0)
- 25th Why I Believe in Positive Classroom Management (2)
- 23rd 5 Main Ideas to Teach Main Idea in Elementary (1)
- 12th Make Every Minute Count: 5 Ideas to Keep Your Students Engaged and Learning (2)
- 10th How to Teach Math: A Beginner's Guide to Math Workshops (1)
- 8th The Ultimate Guide to Implementing an Independent Literary Genres Program (1)
- 1st 8 Exciting Ways to Teach Parts of Speech to Elementary School Students (1)
July 2019
- 4th 5 Reasons You Hate STEM Challenges (1)
- 2nd Reward Tags Your Students Can Color: Everything You Need to Know (5)
- 1st How to Inspire a Love of Research in Your Students (2)
June 2019
- 19th Why Visual Aids for ELLs Are A Must-Have in Your Classroom (2)
- 18th Mental Math Activities Every Math Teacher Needs (0)
- 13th 5 Tips for Implementing Authentic Project-Based Learning (1)
- 12th 17+ Ideas for Teaching Current Events in Upper Elementary (0)
- 11th 3 Effective Close Reading Strategies for Informational Text (0)
February 2019
- 28th 5 Easy Ways to Help Students Read More Deeply (2)
- 21st 15 Fun Activities for Prefix and Suffix - Lessons & Games (5)
- 19th Inspiring Children to Love Languages and Translation (1)
- 18th 5 Fun and Effective Ways to Teach Test-Taking Vocabulary (0)
November 2018
September 2018
- 20th 5 Reasons Your Students Need to Like You to Learn (2)
- 9th How to Write in Math Workshop (0)
- 2nd Word Games to Teach Kids STEM Subjects (2)
August 2018
- 16th Sensory Strategies to Help Kids with Self-Regulation in the Classroom (0)
- 11th Back to School Giveaway! Win Big on TpT or Amazon! (1)
- 10th 5 Easy Ways to Add Academics to Video Games (1)
- 8th Nonfiction Text Features: Books and Lesson Ideas (0)
- 5th Quiver in the Classroom: Augmented Reality App (5)
- 1st Classroom Management Tips for High-Poverty Students (2)
April 2018
- 24th How to Get Your Students to Listen Without Yelling (10)
- 22nd Spring Fever Giveaway! Win a 0 TpT Gift Card! (1)
- 11th 70+ Awesome End of the Year Activities (10)
December 2017
November 2017
- 28th Got Kids Who Love to Color? Make this 3D Star Ornament! (4)
- 19th 10 Tips to Help Your ELLs Transition into the Classroom (1)
September 2017
August 2017
- 15th Implementing Technology into the Special Education Classroom (1)
- 13th Creative Ways to Assess Student Learning (3)
- 10th Montessori and the Common Core (2)
- 8th Implementing Peer Mentoring in a Math Block (2)
- 3rd How to Write a Stellar Donors Choose Project (1)
July 2017
- 31st Building a Classroom Community Activities - A Giant List of Ideas! (3)
- 20th Creating Global Connections in the Elementary Classroom (1)
- 18th Literature Circles & Novel Studies for the 21st Century Learner (2)
May 2017
- 18th 6 Ways to Increase Math Rigor to Your Elementary Class (3)
- 16th How Mindfulness Promotes Learning: Superior Strategies for Success (2)
March 2017
- 14th Working with Text-Based Evidence in a Novel Study (2)
- 9th Helping Children Thrive in Special Education (3)
- 3rd How to Select High-Quality Close Reading Passages for Your Students (3)
January 2017
- 26th No-Prep Close Reading (6)
- 19th 10 Classroom Discussion Techniques (6)
- 7th Poetry for Kids: How to Make Reading, Analyzing, and Writing Fun (0)
December 2016
- 29th New Year Resolutions for Students: Strategies for Success (6)
- 15th Favorite Christmas Books to Read Out Loud (5)
- 13th Christmas Brain Breaks! (1)
- 8th 20 Christmas Writing Prompts (21)
- 4th Project-Based Learning and UDL Strategies at Work (5)
- 1st We Are Learning to (WALT) Ensure That We Use the WALT Approach (2)
November 2016
- 28th Task Cards vs. Worksheets (0)
- 8th Strategies to Boost Student Interest before Starting a New Novel (0)
October 2016
- 30th The Best Way to Get Your Students to Write Great Paragraphs (15)
- 20th Brain-Based Doodle Notes for Education (8)
- 16th 6 Steps to Instilling a Growth Mindset in Your Students (8)
- 6th 3 Easy Steps to Maximize Instructional Time (0)
September 2016
- 27th Integrate Cooking into Your Teaching Toolkit (1)
- 25th 5 Tips for Teaching Academic Language (4)
- 22nd How Can They Spell What They Can't Say? (0)
- 15th Activities for Teaching Literary Terms (2)
- 13th Getting Started with Number Talks in Math (4)
- 11th Strengthening Reading Skills through Phonics Instruction (1)
- 8th 6 Tools for Digital Intervention (0)
- 6th Building Better Classrooms by Prioritizing Student Expectations (0)
- 4th Daily 5 Centers for Upper Elementary Students (4)
- 1st Top 5 Ways to Drive Authentic Engagement in the Classroom (1)
August 2016
- 28th Differentiating Literacy Instruction Using Technology (1)
- 25th How to Connect Cooking to Literacy (0)
- 23rd Field Trip Binder (1)
- 21st Grab Your I Heart Literacy Freebie! (0)
- 18th 5 Tips to Increase Student Engagement (1)
- 16th Transportation Day for Kindergarteners (2)
- 14th Create a Positive, Respectful Classroom Community (0)
- 11th Make Project-Based Learning Fit Your Students' Needs (2)
- 9th Integrating Social Language Ideas in the Classroom (0)
- 4th Bringing Mindfulness to the Classroom for Students and Teachers Alike (1)
July 2016
- 28th Mystery Trash (1)
- 21st Executive Functioning Explained and 20 Strategies for Success (3)
- 7th Creating a Life with Arts Integration (0)
June 2016
- 30th 5 Must-Listen Podcasts for Teachers (5)
- 16th Increasing Student Engagement with Interactive PowerPoints (6)
- 14th Five Summer Bucket List Ideas for Teachers (11)
- 12th Building Loyalty in Your Students (1)
- 9th How to Implement Cognitively Guided Instruction in Your Classroom (1)
May 2016
- 24th 9 Must-Do Word Problem Strategies for Elementary Students (10)
- 22nd Anchor Charts 101: Keep It Simple, Keep It Clean (0)
- 17th Put an End to Chronic Book Browsing (1)
- 12th Introducing Multiplication Concepts (2)
- 10th Implementing Genius Hour in Your Classroom (15)
- 9th 5 Questions to Ask When Lesson Planning with Task Cards (1)
- 8th Language Development Progress Equals Critical Thinking Growth (0)
- 5th Am I a Drill and Kill Teacher? (0)
- 2nd Teacher Appreciation Freebie! (0)
- 1st Top 10 Read Alouds for Fourth Grade (11)
April 2016
- 26th Utilizing Pop-Up Books to Engage Your Student Authors (0)
- 24th How to Teach with Board Games (8)
- 21st Caution: Castles Under Construction--Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead (0)
- 19th Creative and Critical Thinking (1)
- 17th Market Day (2)
- 14th Cooking in the Classroom (0)
- 10th Shaving Cream to Clean Desks (1)
- 5th Encouraging a Growth Mindset in Mathematics (2)
- 3rd How to Make Vocabulary Instruction Engaging (9)
March 2016
- 31st Integrating Standards So You Have Time to Fit It All In (4)
- 29th 8 Games for Classroom Parties for Any Time of the Year (4)
- 27th 5 Tidy Tips for Organizing Centers in Your Classroom (16)
- 24th 3 Tips to "S.T.E.A.M." up Your Next Solar System Unit (0)
- 22nd 5 Ways to Use Humor in the Classroom (11)
- 20th Speech and Language Strategies for the Classroom Teacher (1)
- 15th 5 Steps to Implement a Class Twitter Account (0)
- 13th 10 Ways to Make Learning Fun and Engaging (5)
- 10th ADHD: How to Handle Squirrely Kids More Gently (1)
- 7th Try Mystery Brain Breaks (3)
- 6th Score with Your Test Prep Rally (7)
- 3rd It's a Mystery to Me! (2)
- 1st Sliming You with Science (0)
December 2015
November 2015
- 29th How to Land a Teaching Job: The Keys to a Successful Interview (0)
- 24th Making Time for Social-Emotional Learning (3)
- 10th Top Graphic Organizers for Driving Social Studies Success (1)
- 8th Make Thinking Visible (4)
- 3rd Classroom Management: Finding the Right Fit (4)
October 2015
- 29th 5 Steps to a Successful Socratic Seminar (10)
- 27th Text Evidence for Beginners (2)
- 25th 8 Essential Areas for Managing Special Needs Behavior (3)
- 20th Classroom Management in an Autism Classroom (2)
- 15th 5 Ways to Find Out If Your Bilingual Student Has a Speech Problem (3)
- 11th Puppets in the Classroom (5)
- 8th Got Poetry? How to Teach Poems All Year (13)
- 6th Ways to Make Interactive Notebooks Manageable (6)
- 4th Modified Guided Reading for ELLs (17)
- 1st 7 Ways to Teach Kids about the World (1)
September 2015
- 29th 5 Tips for Flipping the Elementary Classroom (2)
- 27th Reclaim the Snow Day with Blizzard Bags (0)
- 22nd 10 Questioning Strategies to Differentiate Instruction (5)
- 20th 20 Online Writing Tools Your Students Will Love! (5)
- 17th How to Simplify Difficult Concepts for Struggling Learners (1)
- 15th Successful Collaboration with a Paraprofessional Aide (1)
- 13th Ten Reasons to Teach Wonder the Book by RJ Palacio (0)
- 8th Fun Phonics and Phonemic Awareness Ideas (0)
- 6th Tips for Dancing in the Classroom (20)
- 3rd 5 Reasons to LOVE the iPad in the Classroom (0)
August 2015
- 30th How to Teach Equality and Diversity in Your Classroom (4)
- 27th Got a Minute, Two, or Five? (2)
- 24th Reading Skills Review the Easy Way! (3)
- 23rd Growing Strong Relationships with Your Students (4)
- 20th Getting Started with Effective Mathematical Talk in the Classroom (6)
- 18th 6 Ways to Strengthen the Parent Teacher Relationship (4)
- 16th How to Create a Student-Made Totem Pole (1)
- 13th 10 Super Easy Phonics Activities to Get Students Reading (0)
- 11th Google Forms Tutorial For Teachers (7)
- 9th Stability Balls in the Classroom (Or Yoga Balls!) (4)
July 2015
- 30th 5 Reasons Centers Work in My Classroom (23)
- 28th Best Technology Tools to Support Reading and Writing (3)
- 26th Creating a Comfy Classroom (3)
- 23rd Read Alouds in Your Classroom (3)
- 21st How Shared Research Can Inspire Your Students (1)
- 20th What is the Big Deal with Periscope? (2)
- 19th Let's Chat! Getting to Know Your Students' Families (3)
- 16th How to Improve Reading Comprehension in Early Readers (5)
- 12th Teaching Positivity in the Classroom (0)
- 7th Differentiation Made Easy (0)
- 5th Summer Projects for Teachers and Their Kids (1)
June 2015
- 30th Turning Bulletin Boards into Classroom Games (3)
- 28th Writing Emergency Lesson Plans for Substitute Teachers (0)
- 25th Hobbies for Kinesthetic Learners: What Do I Do With My Hands During Read Aloud Time? (6)
- 23rd The Most Valuable Part of the School Day: The Morning Meeting (22)
- 21st 3 Best Apps for Spelling Practice (1)
- 16th Finding Humor in Math Class (3)
- 11th Paired Passages - Fiction and Nonfiction Join Forces! (2)
- 9th Persuasive Essay Ideas: Teaching Opinion Writing to Kids (1)
- 7th Awesome Hands-On End of Year Projects (5)
- 4th Life Lessons: A Classroom Management Strategy (0)
- 2nd Learning to Retell, Relate and Reflect Using Verbal & Written Responses (3)
May 2015
- 31st 5 Simple Ways to Integrate the Arts (2)
- 26th Personal Financial Literacy for Elementary Students (0)
- 24th Ain't Misbehavin': Behavior Charts in the Classroom (0)
- 21st 3 Resources for Paperless Parent-Teacher Communication (3)
- 19th Tips for Decorating Your Classroom (1)
- 17th 5 Tips for Setting Up Math Workshop (6)
- 13th End of the Year Task Cards - FREE! (1)
- 12th Teaching Students Creative and Critical Thinking (1)
- 10th Using Popular Themes to Increase Student Engagement (1)
- 5th Boosting Confidence and Busting Misconceptions in Elementary Science (0)
April 2015
- 30th Write to Explain: Your New Favorite Math Routine (1)
- 28th Hyperactivity in the Classroom: Teaching Hyperactive Students (4)
- 26th Using the Ladder Method in Math (9)
- 9th What Your Struggling Students Need You to Know (6)
- 7th Turn Reading Homework into a Fun and Memorable Routine (2)
- 5th 5 Fun Practices to Build Confidence in Math Class (4)
March 2015
- 29th Don’t Be Scared Off by Literature Circles! (1)
- 22nd 6 Secrets to Successful Research with Kids (4)
- 19th Departmentalized Teaching - Try a Better Approach & Thank Me Later! (4)
- 15th Would You Rather Questions for Spring and Easter (3)
- 12th The Teacher and the Speech-Language Pathologist: Tips for Effective Collaboration (3)
- 10th The Power of Rewards and Incentives in Reading Instruction (11)
- 8th 36 Awesome Test Prep Review Ideas! (6)
- 3rd 5 Fun Ways to get Students Engaged in Reading Aloud (9)
February 2015
- 26th Artist of the Month Club (2)
- 22nd Decide Now: Great Classroom Technology (4)
- 19th 5 Ways to Prepare Students for Middle School (10)
- 17th Plickers - A Fabulous App for the Classroom (7)
- 15th What Teachers Need to Know about Stuttering (3)
- 10th Creating Easy Center Management (1)
- 5th Ideas for Using Writing in Math (1)
- 3rd 4 Senses Guided Short Story Activity (1)
- 3rd How Can I Use Task Cards with My Class Flow Chart (1)
January 2015
- 29th 8 Tips for Using Clothespins in the Classroom (4)
- 25th 5 FUN Vocabulary Word Games: Plus ESL Ideas! (9)
- 20th The Wonders and Urgency of Strong Teacher-Family Collaboration (1)
- 18th Maximizing Time with Mentor Texts (1)
- 15th Tips for Organizing Classroom Centers (0)
- 13th Posture in the Classroom (5)
- 11th New Teacher Tips (2)
- 6th Tips For Your ZOO Field Trip (2)
- 4th Close Reading Benefits for Literature (Fiction) plus a Freebie! (0)
December 2014
- 14th Why You Can't Ignore Common Core Standards for Math (1)
- 11th Classroom Management Tips from a Tiger Teacher (1)
- 4th Parent Communication: Easy and Convenient Tools that Keep Parents Informed (1)
- 2nd 5 Principles for Using Manipulatives Effectively in the Classroom (0)
November 2014
- 27th Student-Centered Classroom: Self-Directed Learning & Collaboration (52)
- 18th Positive News: A Simple, Effective Way to Bring the Positive Back to Your Classroom (4)
- 16th Art Integration for Classroom Teachers (3)
- 13th Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication (2)
- 11th Small Group Instruction (2)
- 9th Tips to Make Reading Fluency Fun! (4)
- 6th Supporting Special Needs Students in General Education Classes: Tips for Managing Inclusion (0)
- 4th Differentiation through Multiple Intelligences (1)
October 2014
- 28th Setting Goals with Students to Boost Learning (6)
- 26th CHAMPS Classroom Management Strategy - Let's Get Started! (11)
- 21st Books that Make Kids WANT to Write (0)
- 19th STEM-i-fying the Classroom: Finding Room on Your Plate for Engineering (2)
- 16th Integrating Arts in the Classroom: Unlocking Creativity & Learning (5)
- 14th 10 Ways to Help Struggling Students Grow (4)
- 12th Mastery of the Common Core State Standards (2)
- 7th Improving the Self-Esteem of At-Risk Students (1)
- 5th 5 Strategies to Teach ESL Reading Comprehension - For All ELLs (2)
- 2nd Teaching Heredity and Genetics to Kids in Elementary School (8)
September 2014
- 28th Integrating Technology in the Classroom Using Padlet (6)
- 15th Ten Ways to Encourage Reading in Your Classroom (3)
- 7th Writing across the Curriculum (6)
August 2014
- 28th Fold the Line (3)
- 25th 12 Tips for Implementing Close Reading (6)
- 24th Classroom Finds From the Hardware Store (16)
- 21st Improving Behavior Management with a Student Incentive Store (0)
- 16th Outsource It! 50 Ways to Utilize Classroom Volunteers (6)
- 14th 37 Dyslexia Interventions: Identifying and Supporting Students (11)
- 10th Anchor Chart Intervention! Secrets to Making Effective AND Well-Designed Anchor Charts (28)
- 7th Adding Creativity to the Classroom (9)
- 2nd Finding Success With Common Core Reading Using Mentor Text (10)
July 2014
- 24th Writing in Math Class? (3)
- 6th Using Magic Square Puzzles in the Classroom (5)
- 3rd Follow the Character Road (1)
- 1st Brain Breaks Freebie! (5)
June 2014
May 2014
- 28th Help! My Students Are So Rude, Mean, and Disrespectful to Each Other! (12)
- 15th ELL Teaching Strategies For When You Get a Non-English Speaker (16)
- 8th Games for Bringing the Learning Outside (4)
April 2014
- 29th Close Reading: How I was Seduced (and a freebie!) (5)
- 13th Teaching about Inappropriate Touching (1)
- 6th Adding Geography to the Daily Lesson (0)
March 2014
- 30th 7 Reasons to Use Interactive Notebooks (27)
- 28th Awesome Movement Activity for Task Cards, Review, Brain Breaks and More! (1)
- 26th Teaching Comprehension Skills to Dual Language Learners (2)
- 23rd Close Readings with QR Codes (0)
- 19th The Accelerated Learning Model (ALM) (2)
- 12th Integrating Technology in the Classroom with ScreenChomp (2)
- 5th Teacher Time Savers (18)
February 2014
- 27th Teaching How to Paraphrase, Step by Step (2)
- 23rd Planning Close Reading (1)
- 19th The Workshop Model: Tips and Strategies for Your Classroom (8)
- 14th 5 Reasons to Love Student-Led Conferences (1)
- 11th Multi-Sensory Teaching: Reaching Every Learner (3)
- 9th Teaching Perseverance in Math (7)
- 9th 20 Would You Rather Questions for Valentine's Day (10)
- 5th Departmentalizing Your Grade Level (2)
- 2nd New Ways to Use Secret Student with Your Class! (7)
January 2014
- 30th Informational Text Resources (0)
- 26th Understanding the Equal Sign Using Peanut Butter Cups (7)
- 22nd Teacher Burnout Prevention: Keys to Thriving in the Classroom (1)
- 12th The Gateway Book (1)
- 5th Engaging iPad Apps for the Classroom (1)
December 2013
- 29th Try Zentangle with your Students (13)
- 15th 10 Creative Spins on the Question: What Do You Want for Christmas? (1)
- 14th Remembering Sandy Hook (0)
- 1st Holiday Freebies Video - So Cool!! (0)
November 2013
- 18th 20 Thanksgiving Writing Prompts (6)
- 10th Creating a Joyful School Staff (17)
October 2013
- 27th 8 Reasons to Use Partners in Your Class Today! (3)
- 24th 20 Halloween Writing Prompts! (6)
- 20th Reading Strategies for Comprehension (2)
- 16th How to Encourage High-Level Thinking (6)
- 13th Expand the Use of Your File Folder Games! (0)
- 11th Goal Setting Steps for Writing (0)
- 8th Shifting Gears in the ELA Classroom (1)
- 6th Reading Whole Numbers Using the Swoop and Group Word Attack Strategy (0)
September 2013
- 29th Kid-Created Task Cards! (0)
- 22nd Families, Fun, and Engineering: Building Community Relationships through STEM (1)
- 20th Research Project Folders (6)
- 13th Ideas for a Project: Creative & Fun Presentation Activities for Students (37)
- 11th Close Reading (1)
- 9th How to Teach with Lyrics (3)
- 5th Parent Night Kid Quiz - FREE (1)
- 4th Classroom Challenges: Reaching Every Learner in Your Class (3)
- 1st Classroom Management Ideas: Using Art for a Caring Environment (3)
August 2013
- 25th Ideas for Using the Book Have You Filled a Bucket Today? (2)
- 11th Creating a Science Content Center in Your Classroom (1)
- 4th Make a REAL Impact on Student Learning with Student-Led Conferences! (6)
July 2013
- 27th Help Your Child Succeed in Math This School Year (1)
- 24th Reading Disabilities: 15 Reading Problems and Solutions (17)
May 2013
- 10th Data Standards: Common Core Style (3)
- 3rd Reaching English Language Learners in the Mainstream Classroom (4)
- 1st Self-Publishing With Your Class (11)
April 2013
- 29th Create Engaging Assessments with Math Performance Tasks (3)
- 24th Teaching Visualization Can Improve Academic Achievement for Students at Any Age (8)
- 22nd Four Evil Math Wizard Spells That Change Basic Math Problems into Brain Bending Challenges (6)
- 20th Using QR Codes in Your Classroom: It's Easier Than You Think! (12)
- 19th Three Great Pinterest Boards for Teachers to Follow (or Join!) (0)
- 16th Test Prep with Pep: Fun Alternatives to Drill and Kill (3)
- 13th Common Core Strategies for Teaching Math (and why they really are a good idea) (6)
- 11th Discover the Magic of Boom Cards Fast Play (5)
- 10th ZZZ REDIRECTED - Tips for Great Performances: Class and School Presentations (2)
- 7th Task Cards Infographic and Free Cards to Try! (0)
- 5th 20 Terrific Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month (0)
- 1st Adrenal Insufficiency in the Classroom: What You Need to Know (3)
March 2013
- 21st Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentence Posters - FREE! (1)
- 8th Why I Have Stopped Creating Test Prep Task Cards (20)
February 2013
- 24th Make the Most of Your Class Marble Jar (19)
- 13th Name That Dr. Seuss Book Printable Freebie (12)
- 5th Interactive Reading Strategies for the Common Core (0)
- 4th Keep Your Students Engaged with "Turn and Talk" (3)
January 2013
- 30th Class Dojo - Awesome Classroom Management Tool (19)
- 24th Super Sentences Task Cards (2)
- 23rd 100th Day Challenge Freebie (For Big Kids) (2)
- 16th The Power of Random Reward in Your Classroom (5)
- 5th Teaching Contractions (3)
- 2nd 35 Awesome Uses for Post It Notes in the Classroom (8)
December 2012
- 30th New Year Freebie and... (3)
- 27th Mathtopia - Best Math Facts App Ever! (8)
- 2nd Quiz, Quiz, Trade (9)
November 2012
- 19th FREE Summarizing Task Cards for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa (2)
- 14th Teacher Appreciation Letters You Deserve! (30)
- 11th Easy Task Card Storage without the Laminating (7)
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October 2012
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September 2011
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August 2011
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June 2011
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April 2011
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March 2011
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