High Order Thinking with Kiss the Brain Jar I always strive to encourage my students to reach for that higher level thinking. This requires good “think times” for students as well has a “healthy struggle”. One way that I encourage this endeavor is with a Kiss the Brain Jar. I have used this for many…
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Student Storage
Student Storage Magazine Holders Turned into Student Table Bins In the past, I have surfed the web for hours trying to locate a budge friendly option for student storage. I had always had desk for my students. Three years ago, my school consolidated with another school. It was a new building and all K-2 classrooms…
# Best Resource Ever
#Best Resource Ever Mind Joggers #Best Resource Ever I purchased this book 8 years ago. What makes it one of the #best resources ever is, I have used it EVERY YEAR!! I have discovered that this book has come in handy many times. The picture does not show the numerous post-its, marking my commonly used…
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Homework Pass
Homework Exemption Passes “To give” or “not give” that is the question? My Homework Opinion There are various opinions in regards to giving homework. I personally have mixed feeling as well. There are times when I think practicing specific skills at home is necessary. Then there are times that I understand the frustrations…
Teacher YouTubers
Teacher YouTubers A List of Teacher YouTubers! Are you a teacher looking for something inspirational to watch over your summer break? If so, you may want to check out some of these great Teacher YouTubers. “Warning” ……….This may become addictive! 🙂 Get ready to binge watch your summer away! Teacher YouTubers. Personally, I love to…
How Do We Get Home?
How Do We Get Home Last year, I searched high and low for a simple, quick, 8 x 11, chart to track the method of transportation my students used to get home each day. I could not find what I was looking for. I decided to create my own. Keeping Up With Transportation Method Each…
Multiple Meaning Words Activity
Multiple Meaning Words Multiple Meaning Words Ice Cream Scoop by Make Take Teach on Teachers pay Teachers (TPT). Link to Resource: This great resource for teaching multiple meaning words from Make Take Teach is on TPT. It is the Multiple Meaning Words Ice Cream Scoop Activity. I really would like to take time to rave…