If there’s one thing that I’ve learned as a veteran teacher, it’s that the holidays can make or break you. I’m not trying to sound dramatic…but if you don’t have effective classroom systems in place ...
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6 Benefits of Playing Educational Games in the Classroom
If you’re looking for an exciting way to transform learning for your students, you’ve found it: classroom games. There are so many benefits of playing educational games in the classroom. So many that ...
3 Must-Have End of Year Memory Books for Every Classroom
What can you do during that last hectic week of school? Today, I’m going to share three end-of-year memory books. I picked these because each one is super engaging, which, if you’re like me, you're ...
Fascinating Life Cycle of a Frog Activities for Elementary Students
We're diving deep into one of my favorite science topics - the life cycle of a frog. I've got some engaging activities and fun facts to share that will have your elementary students leaping for joy as ...
First Day Back From Winter Break with FRIENDS Ideas
The first day back after winter break can feel… a little wobbly. Kids are tired. Routines feel fuzzy. Emotions are all over the place. And somehow, we’re expected to jump right back into ...
7 Tips for Student Engagement in Math Centers
Engagement is essential for math centers because you can run small groups effectively when students are engaged. Engagement means students will give their attention to the work because they are ...