5 Rewards that don't lead to Entitlement

I'm not a big fan of rewards.  I feel rewards teach children to expect a payoff every time they p…

Resources for April!

3 Ways to Use Individual Whiteboards for Quick Practice

Individual Whiteboards are incredibly handy for many purposes! I find them very handy to practice a number…

Top O' the Morning! St. Patrick's Day Resources

I'm Ready for March! Are you?

Three Words About Your Weekend!

Every Monday, we have a special topic for our Morning Meeting Share. Every Monday we share 3 words about o…

Will the Groundhog Predict Spring?

How Can We Help Them Learn Kindness?

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Speed Chatting!

Wondering what will keep them engaged the last week before Christmas?

If you are already on vacation, congratulations on surviving! If you're still going, like I am, you&…

The Greatest Sum - an Addition Game with Strategy and Fun!

Are You Ready to Ship Your Students Off to a New World?

What would you do if you were president?

Be Prepared for Giggles!

Election Day Options for Little Learners

I'm tired of watching the attack ads on TV, my phone ringing constantly, getting flyer after flyer in …

Seven Strategies to Help Children Remember Spelling Words

Even or Odd? A Math Game for Two Students

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The Importance of Read Alouds!

I am committed to reading aloud to my students daily.  Not only is it my very favorite time of day, but th…

Pass the Clap - A Fun Game for Team Building!

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Building Social Skills and Academics with Morning Meeting!

I am so thrilled with my schedule this year!  Last year my students had RTI first thing in the morning, s…

I've Got This!

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