Where Have All The Pencils Gone? 29 Tips for Classroom Pencil Management
Last week there was a great question posted on my Facebook page about how to manage pencils (sharpening, losing, etc) in the classroom. This is
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Three Steps to Increased Student Engagement
As teachers, we are always looking for that next great idea, which is why I am so excited about this “Bright Ideas Blog Hop!” Consider
Interactive Homework Notebooks!
I am so excited today to introduce you to my latest creation, Interactive Homework Notebooks! Homework can be such a tricky thing. How much should
5 Ways to Establish and Maintain a Positive Classroom Community
As teachers, our job is so much more than simply teaching students information. In fact, I would argue that “information” is often the least important
Free Number Sense Activities
Number of the Day is a quick activity to reinforce number sense on a daily basis. Students generally work with one number, completing various tasks
Show Me Boards: A Simple Idea for Informal Assessment
Assessment is an integral part of every teacher’s day. Whether it is formative or summative, we are assessing all day long. Assessment FOR learning (or
Three FREE Spelling Activities
Just posted a little freebie today that I wanted to share with you! These activities can be used with any spelling words and are perfect
Games to Reinforce Math Concepts
I am a HUGE fan of using games to teach and reinforce math concepts. One of the biggest misconceptions that I hear is that math
Three Reasons to Start Teaching Mental Math
For those of you who have been following my blog or Facebook page for awhile, you are likely aware that I am a huge advocate
