There are benefits to having worksheets, but after a while, it gets boring doing the same thing over and over. Some students need more support than others, while others need more of a challenge. You ...
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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 ...
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 ...
10 Parent Teacher Conference Tips for an Effective Meeting
Are you anxiously preparing for a parent-teacher conference? Parent-teacher conferences are an exciting time to form partnerships with your students' caregivers. It's also stressful. You've got to ...