Are you a teacher who relies on the think pair share strategy for student talk in your classroom? Do you ever get bored …
Fall in Love with Photo Writing Prompts
You’ve probably heard the saying that a “picture is worth 1,000 words,” right? This post is going to talk all about …
105 Icebreaker Questions for Teens
Have you scrolled through several blog posts hoping to find just the right icebreaker questions for teens? I’m hoping …
Of all the ideas for ice breaker activities, this one’s the BEST!
Teachers, are you looking for ideas for ice breakers that don’t suck? Maybe you are jaded from that marshmallow …
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First Day of School: How to Plan for Success
It’s go time, teachers. T-minus not enough days until the first day of school, and you’ve either started doing all the …
Simple Steps to Teaching With Mentor Sentences
I’m SO excited because today I get to talk to you all about mentor sentences, one of my favorite ways to combine …
OMG! The best back to school activities ever!
No sooner does the school year end than I start to see teacher posts on Facebook popping up about back to school …
Start Building Rapport with Students Using Check-Ins
From the moment my students walk in the door, I am looking for ways to connect with them, building rapport using …
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Best Summary and Response Essay Strategies for Student Writers
Have you tried summary and response essays in your English language arts classroom? In this post, we’ll explore the …
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Why I Hate Article of the Week
A couple of years ago, when I first read more in-depth about Kelly Gallagher’s article of the week and followed-up by …
7 Best Ways to Use Screencasting in the Classroom
Are you looking for ways to effectively use screencasting in the classroom? Whether you’re new to using technology with …
Guaranteed No Stress End of School Year Activities
Did I catch you trying to find just the right end of school year activities? Maybe you’re …