Organizing the Class Library

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

Help! Teaching is Stressful!

Let's face it. Teaching is stressful. In so many ways! In fact, teaching brings on the worse kind of s…

Illustrating Homographs to Internalize Learning

Shh... We Had Fun!

I have a confession to make.  I strayed.  On purpose. Two days in a row!     Yes, folks, rather tha…

February Books, Resources, and Deals!

Can you believe February is upon us?  I've got a bunch of ideas to help you get ready! Groundhog Da…

Ten Ways to Stay Healthy

15 Ways to Be Happy

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Elf Laws: A Social Studies Activity

I had my students do this "Elf Laws" activity, and I'm not sure who had more fun, the kids or …

Holiday Magic!

The holidays will be here before you know it!

Science and Social Studies Activities for November

Looking at November

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Five Reasons NOT to Reward Students

Many teachers love to reward their students for doing a good job on their classwork.      I have mixed …