Cooperative learning activities on the first day of school do something routines alone can’t: they give students an immediate reason to talk to each other. When students collaborate, listen, and…
Teachers spend a lot of time describing where students need support, but it can be tricky to put a student’s strengths into clear words. Having ready-to-use examples of student strengths saves…
Planning a classroom movie day sounds fun… until you actually try to pick a movie. Finding G-rated movies for school that are engaging, appropriate, and won’t raise eyebrows later can…
Are you searching for quick classroom games to engage students, boost learning, and save time? Whether you’re transitioning between lessons, looking for ways to reinforce learning concepts, or need to…
These 100 opinion writing prompts for kids are ready to use — no prep needed. They cover four categories: school life, home and family, books and games, and big questions,…
Fun attention getters for the classroom are one of the most effective tools you have for redirecting students without stopping the lesson. Whether your class is deep in group work,…
Partnering students in the classroom sounds simple until you’re standing in front of 24 kids at 8:30 in the morning, trying to figure out who goes with whom. The methods…
Elementary writing prompts give students a starting point so they can focus on the writing rather than figuring out what to write about. For elementary teachers, they are one of…
Elementary teachers often opt for the CUBES math strategy to tackle word problems, and there’s a good reason for using this math strategy. CUBES is an acronym standing for Circle…
These research websites for kids have been tested and used in elementary classrooms. They’re either kid-safe search engines or self-contained sites where students can’t accidentally land on inappropriate content. Some…
Multiplication facts can be challenging for many students. Memorizing facts often requires repeated practice, but worksheets alone can quickly feel repetitive. Multiplication dice games give students a hands-on way to…
As teachers, the ongoing balancing act of managing academic demands and social-emotional learning can be tricky. We know that it is beneficial for our students to engage in activities that…
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