As educators, we're told we must utilize every bit of time we have for instruction. It's easy to think the time wasted is a missed opportunity. We're already pressed for time. What if I told you that ...
Back to School
The Best Times to Play Each Simply STEAM Game
In the past, I’ve shared how to introduce Simply STEAM Math and Grammar Games and ways to play them, including game boards, STEM to Win, pickup sticks, and Race to 20, but now it’s time to talk about ...
5 Icebreaker Activities for the First Week of School
Before we talk about icebreaker activities, I want you to imagine this... It’s the first week of school. You’re standing at your door greeting your new students as they come in. You watch as they ...
The Best Way to End Your School Day
Ever wonder what would be the best way to end your school day? Built-in free time is one of my favorite times of the day... seriously! I refer to it as ketchup, mustard, pickles time, which my ...
5 Things Every Teacher Should Do for a Successful Back to School
The new school year is right around the corner, so it’s time to start preparing for a successful back to school season. While there are many things we need to prepare for each school year, if we focus ...
Organizing Classroom Centers
Next up on our organizing list is classroom centers! If you're a teacher, especially in elementary school, you most likely have different centers for your classroom. With several activities that need ...