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Real Life Lessons-Government in Action
Making connections to history through current events is a great way to introduce government to younger students. With elections just around the corner it is a timely lesson to teach your students about...
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How History Impacts Our Lives
Taking time to review events in history allows you to see how history impacts our lives. Discussing how history impacts our lives can be a fascinating topic with students. Events such as day light...
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Early Literacy Ideas
The fundamental building blocks of reading are established at an early age. Reading to your child is important to develop a love of reading. Once they have developed this love then students need to...
View ArticleDeconstructing Standards to Create Meaningful Lessons
With the introduction of common core, there is an increased emphasis on curriculum. This emphasis allows educators the opportunity to reflect on their teaching units and ask themselves: What is the...
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Feast on Some Good Reads
Do you have a favorite book you could read over and over again? If you are like me, when you find a great book you just have to share. Today, I want to share with you some of my favorites and hope...
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Evaluating References
Think back to your own research and compare that to how students research today. I’m sure you will agree, they are vastly different. Students today are more about getting the information quickly not...
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Science Experiments in the Classroom
Science is a great way to encourage problem solving strategies. Students can learn and understand difficult subjects and apply their finds to real life situations. Through hands on activities, your...
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Creating a Positive and Nurturing Classroom Environment
When students have a positive and nurturing learning environment, student achievement is increased. This may be due to the fact that students who feel safe are able to learn from their mistakes or they...
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Dealing with Disruptive Behaviors
Disruptive behavior can mean less learning time for all students. Having a school wide “game plan” is vital to your success in dealing with these behaviors. Your own classroom plan is part of the...
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Supporting Dual Language Learners
Students come to your classroom from a variety of backgrounds and ethnic groups. Chances are you may have Non-English speaking students in your classroom. There is an increase in Dual Language...
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Not Just Another Animal Report
Before you assign your next research project, ask yourself is there another method that I can use to assess student learning other than a written report? If the answer is yes, then keep reading!...
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Making a Personal Connection to History
When a student makes a connection to a historical event, they are more motivated to learn. Here are some suggestions to help students make a connection to history and current events. Discussions...
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Letter Writing and Literature
Some may say, letter writing is becoming a lost art. Through the use of literature, you can excite your students in the art of letter writing and learn to write for a purpose. Students can learn parts...
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Music and Its’ Impact on Learning
You’ve probably read research that correlates learning and music. So, turn up the volume and have your students research about music related topics! Research Musicians This is a great biography unit....
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Appreciation for Art and Artist
Art education is great way to engage your students! By collaborating with other teachers, you can discover ways to integrate art into your curriculum. If you are timid about art education and don’t...
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Penguin Unit: Cool Resources
Winter is a great time to teach students of all ages about cold weather animals. Kids love to learn about these cool animals. Using these materials, educators can teach beginning research skills while...
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Resources that Support A Friendship Based Writing Activity
This time of year teachers reflect on the climate in their classrooms. An engaging Valentine’s Day activity for all grade levels is a way to foster a positive environment in the classroom. You will...
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Dictionary Use in the Classroom
Dictionaries In The Classroom Do your students struggle with comprehension due to lack of background knowledge? Increasing your students’ vocabulary will increase their reading comprehension and...
View ArticleSweet Resources to Help you Celebrate “Pi” day
Pi is the mathematical term to describe the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is 3.14159 You can celebrate pi day on March 14th of any year, but 2015 is extra special. You can...
View ArticleOnce upon a time: a Fairy Tale Discussion
I recently began teaching a novel study with my fourth grade students. As I was selecting the novel, I was amazed at how many novels make references to fairy tales and folk tales. In the common core...
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