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
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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
Communication with Parents
Effective parent-teacher communication is essential for any classroom teacher, but can prove difficult at best. Sometimes it seems that parent communication happens at the end
Integrating Social Studies into Other Subject Areas
This past Friday I had the opportunity to present at the Manitoba Social Science Teacher’s Association conference for SAGE. The session I presented was about integrating Social Studies
Homemade Math Manipulatives
Last week on my Facebook page, a question was asked that sparked a great discussion. A member of our FB community, Susan, was looking for
Using Gallery Walks in the Classroom
Gallery walks are a great way to get students out of their seats and moving around the classroom. Some teachers shudder at the thought of
Gift Bag Journal
What do you get when you cross a gift bag with a few brass fasteners, some duct tape and a stack of lined paper? Why,
