Coronavirus and the Classroom: What Teachers Can Do
The topic of coronavirus and COVID-19 is on the tip of everyone’s tongues. From news reports to social media and blogs, this new virus is causing concern (and panic)…
Classroom Activities For Teaching Presidents' Day
Can you believe February is halfway over? There are quite a few topics we cover throughout the month of February. As teachers we tend to focus on Groundhog Day…
Our Favorite Extension Activities for Early Finishers
“I’m done. Now what should I do?” This is a question I used to dread. In my first year of teaching, I had a small group of students who would finish every assignment…
How to Survive the Weeks Before Holiday Break
"Holiday break." Those two words make every teacher, and all students, very excited. (Parents...not so much.)
But, the weeks before holiday break...
THOSE…
How to Effectively Design and Facilitate a Morning Meeting
The way a morning goes, in the life of an elementary student, can make or break his day. Not only does a good morning set the tone for the child, it paves the way for…
How To Plan A Station Rotation
Trying something new in the classroom is daunting. We tend to teach the way that we were taught. Often this means whole-group instruction. The Gradual Release may feel…
A How To Guide For Co-Creating A Class Mission Statement
Establishing classroom rules and expectations is essential as we go back to school. However, equally important is how you are going to involve your students in the…
