We know that learning centers are a crucial part of any elementary classroom schedule. But when you release students into centers time, how can you be sure that they ... Read More
10 Ways to Scaffold Nonfiction Text for Struggling Readers
Nonfiction passages are powerful tools for building reading comprehension, but for struggling readers they can feel overwhelming. But that doesn't mean we should ... Read More
17 Student and Class Reward Ideas That Are Low-Cost or Free
In the elementary grades, privileges are often more exciting than "stuff." Here is a list of low-cost and free student and class reward ideas plus some fun free ... Read More
How to Anchor Learning with Real-World Science Phenomena for Elementary Students
If you’ve ever watched your students light up during a science experiment or gasp at a fun science fact, you’ve seen the power of real-world science phenomena for ... Read More
5 Simple Steps to Better Center Management
It’s the end of a frustrating week, and you look around your classroom during center time and see chaos instead of calm. With an endless stream of "What do I do ... Read More
The Secret Scrap & More: Classroom Clean Up Games to Try This Year
We’ve all had those days when a fantastic lesson ends, and suddenly the room feels like it’s been hit by a whirlwind of paper scraps and stray glue sticks (why are ... Read More
