Sometimes, children don’t get what we are teaching. We can use textbooks, watch videos, pull out technology, or use many different strategies. Today, I have
Teaching ecosystems and food chains isn’t always easy. We could talk about producers, consumers, and decomposers all day, but science concepts like these stick much
As someone who has spent many winters teaching in Michigan, I know how the long, gray days and unpredictable weather can take a toll on both educators and students. I want to share a variety of practical winter teaching ideas to help you not only survive but thrive during the colder months.
6 minutes read time Finding ways to engage every student without suffocating in preparation is an ongoing challenge for educators. In upper elementary inclusive classrooms, let’s
8 min reading time This post contains affiliate links. There is a large amount of pressure – no I mean, demand – on teachers today
Are Your Students Retaining What They Learn? Your weather and climate review can sometimes feel repetitive— and frankly, a let-down after the possibly fun and
This post contains affiliate links. Decimal division can be difficult for even our brightest students. It can make their brain feel like it’s in a
Half-way through the school year is the perfect time to take a step back and evaluate your mid-year classroom management strategies. Use a reset or refresh.
We all know the staples when it comes to the visuals in the classroom: anchor charts and graphic organizers. They’re great, but what if I
If your district includes animal vs plant cells or microbes in elementary, you know how challenging it can be to find resources. Here are a few fun ideas to teach cells and microbes.
We have all faced moments when a well-meaning approach doesn’t always work. While many strategies and approaches evolve with research, certain teaching misconceptions refuse to
Students may find science boring or difficult, and let’s face it, teachers may feel the same way at times. When introducing science concepts in a
The word fractions makes a lot of kids squirm. Why is that? I could dive into a bunch of “reasons,” but to generalize, most people
At a glance, self-care seems challenging, time-consuming, and sometimes even selfish—but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In actuality, self-care can be summed up
Isn’t it great to be at the top of the food chain? As human beings, we can rest easy, far from the realm of prey
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