Kwame Alexander, the 2015 Newberry Award Winner, has a new program out called "Page-to-Stage Writing Workshop" and it's incre...

Sometimes, to liven things up, my students and I invent a theme for a particular day of the week. We don’t do this every week, just durin...

When it comes time to teach shapes in first grade, there are always students who struggle. Some students think all shapes with four sides ar...

We created an exciting way to practice estimating skills. It’s called The Estimation Station. The station can be set up on an empty desk, a ...

If your students are having trouble remembering the names of geometric solids, jog their memories with this post-holiday project. Ask studen...

Dear Teachers and Librarians, There are only a few days left in 2015. This is a perfect time to reflect on everything you’ve done well ...

What’s on the minds of every elementary student this time of year? Santa, presents, and CANDY! Why not give them what they want with some Ca...