Plan for Parent-Teacher Conferences with these 3 Steps
This Glow and Grow strategy will be the perfect solution as you plan for parent-teacher conferences this year. Both teachers and administrators are always trying…
How to Organize Genius Hour
How do you organize Genius Hour in elementary classes? With all of those students and moving parts, it is hard to imagine that it could…
Explore Character Traits through Devising
Often when teaching about character traits, we focus on helping students to consume information, but we can help students take their understanding to the next…
How to use that New Google Forms Resource
I downloaded this Google Form Resource…now what? If you are trying to figure out how to use that new Google Forms resource, you are in…
The Difference Between Revising and Editing
What is the difference between revising and editing, and what strategies can teachers use to instruct on each? In a nutshell… Revising includes making improvements…
Constitution Day Lesson Ideas for Upper Elementary
Looking for some quick ideas for Constitution Day lesson ideas that will keep students engaged? We’ve got you covered with a teacher-created list of…
20+ Lapbooks to Enhance Instruction in Elementary
Using lapbooks to enhance instruction in your elementary class will provide students with interactive resources for learning, and a single, well designed note taking activity…
5 Resources for Teaching Place Value in Upper Elementary
Teaching place value in upper elementary has never been easier with these 5 resources. I’ve got 1,000,000 reasons to teach place value, so I want…
Back to School: 5 Creative Ways to Build Community
During back to school time, there is always so much to do, but so little time to do it, and often some of the most…
No Fuss Reading Logs for Upper Elementary
Use these No Fuss Reading Logs to help your students create an enjoyable, daily habit of reading at home. One of the most memorable moments…