Five Reasons for Children to Read "Out Soft"

My students read "out soft" for many reasons in the classroom. First, I'll bet you've alrea…

Dramatics in the Classroom

Children learn in many ways.  I'm particularly partial to the arts.  Research on the brain proves that…

Space Balls: Build Community and Team Building as Well as Imagination and Concentration!

Space Balls:  It sounds like something odd, but it really is as simple as can be!   Space Balls are bal…

Pass the Clap - A Fun Game for Team Building!

A couple of years ago, I learned a fun circle game called "Pass the Clap". My kiddos really love i…

Don't Blame Santa!

I've heard a lot of teachers blaming the holidays for the struggle many children have in school this t…