Sometimes I read research results and have a “Well, yeah, teachers already knew that” moment. Reading that a positive classroom environment boosts student engagement made me mimic a Kristen Wiig SNL reaction face. All of us teachers know that class...
Teachers get a lot of interesting emails and phone calls. We all understand that parents have the best interest of their child at heart, but sometimes the things parents say are totally … well, ridiculous. And it’s really, really hard...
Setting up classroom literacy centers in your elementary school classroom? These stations equipped with literacy center supplies are designed to provide materials to help your students work independently or in small groups of two or more in an effort to...
In case you missed it, we’re sharing an amazing classroom deal every day in July, when retailers tend to offer big discounts on classroom items. Today, we’re feeling lucky to have stumbled upon the absolutely adorable back to school collection...
Comprehension is the goal of reading. If students don’t understand what they read, well, reading is a meaningless activity. The good news: Reading comprehension can be taught, practiced, and mastered. As students become readers, you can teach strategies that students can...
One of the basic questions math helps us answer is “How many?” It’s why we add, subtract, multiply, divide, and count. One-to-one correspondence is a crucial early math counting skill. Without this understanding, students will not be able to complete...
Do you need a wardrobe refresh for back-to-school? How about your kids? Then you might want to check out the discount that JCPenney is exclusively offering to teachers. Right now, save 35% on purchases through August 18 The best part...
A story map is a graphic organizer with space for students to record information from a story. They may record the beginning, middle, and end of what happens in The Three Little Pigs, or they may record the details and...
As a former teacher, I was thrilled when I heard that Vice President Kamala Harris would be speaking at the American Federation of Teachers Convention here in Houston. Knowing this was one of her first speeches as a presidential candidate,...
Kids have a natural interest in money so that’s half the battle in learning about it! It’s also always a good idea when learning new math concepts to use a hands-on approach. With this Play Money Printable Bundle, you can...
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