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…

Sometimes You Just Have to Cry

My typical style is to turn the title of my post into something funny, but I'm actually serious. Someti…

Lessons from a Grocery Store Chain

This blog post really doesn't have anything to do with education, but it's a hot topic in my are…

Tips for Teaching Procedures

The beginning of the school year is all about procedures.     The kids learn procedures for lining up, c…

Music, the Brain, Memory, and the Seven Continents

Did you ever find yourself singing along to the radio to a song you've never really liked, yet somehow …

Ten Brain Tricks for Learning Math Facts

I've been fascinated by the brain for years now. I've read about how the brain works, and the best w…