During a unit on animals, we asked our students to write riddles. We thought this would be a unique and fun way to test their comprehension ...

My current and former students and their parents are always giving me sweet letters and cards. I usually save them for a while but then ne...

Looking for a way to sweeten your writing center? Group empty cookie jars, candy jars, jelly jars or frosting canisters on a table or shel...

Once the year starts and you’ve gotten to know your students better, it’s time to try out our Desk Messages . After only a week of school, w...

October is one of our favorite months to be teachers! The seasonal changes, the Halloween excitement that spills over into everything stud...

If you’re like me, you hoard border. You try not to and you clear out every few years, but your collection seems to grow on its own! A few y...

Learning is not always a piece of cake—or is it? Connecting healthy food with delicious discovery is a sure-fire recipe for success. Author ...