Organizing the Class Library

I've struggled with keeping my classroom library organized for years.   The kids are in such a…

Getting Parents to Read Your Notes

Active Students? Try Scoot!

Tricks to Remember Measurement Units

Brain research teaches us that making a connection to something familiar helps students remember. …

What to do with All Those Papers!

No matter how we go about it, there are always papers at the end of the day. Once they're all correct…

Give 'em a Shout Out!

A Quick Exit Slip Procedure

My students have Independent Reading time daily. I try to make it a special time for the kiddos by let…

Tips for Teaching Procedures

Gotta Get a Gimmick!

There is a song from the Broadway show Gypsy called Gotta Get a Gimmick!  Many of you may know I'm a…

Quick, Easy, and Honest Feedback!

Brain research tells us that honest feedback is essential in order for learning to happen. Common sense al…

Do I Add or Subtract?

Brain research suggests adding movement with words in order to help the memory. Many children struggle to re…