Did you know that in the early 1900s peanut butter was considered a delicacy and was generally only enjoyed by the upper classes? Today, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich (PB&J) is a classic lunchbox staple. In fact, it is estimated that the average American will have consumed over 2,000 PB&Js before the age of [...]
Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques That Put Students on the Path to College by Doug Lemov So much of the daily work of leading a classroom is never taught in an education classroom. This book has received a great deal of buzz among teachers thanks to its detailed, step-by-step teaching techniques written in [...]
So the school year is winding down. You've put together lesson plan after lesson plan. You've taught five days a week and never taken time off. Your students have learned and grown as individuals. You've successfully navigated the emotional rollercoaster that is being an educator for another full year, but all your effort boils down [...]
We found free books for low-income schools, literacy grants, free ebook databases and we even offer some of our favorite ideas for finding books on the cheap. We hope this helps you fill the shelves of your classroom library and foster a love of reading in your students. 1. First Book - If at least [...]
“But this book is so old!” Sound familiar? Never fear! Here are some foolproof ways to keep the classics fresh for the modern-day student. 1. Pair contemporary poetry and short stories with the classics. Invite students to read modern short stories and poetry and make thematic connections to a classic you are reading in class. [...]
There are few things bookworms revere more than a quality book list. For that reason, we're sharing one with you. Some of these will surely look familiar. Some will be brand new. Without further adieu, here are the Top 20 Books That Teach Social Skills. Click the title to learn more about the book on [...]
Spring is the season for new beginnings. The weather gets warmer. The daytime gets longer. Trees grow new leaves and flowers bloom to brighten everything in sight. For teachers, the season provides a perfect opportunity to redecorate the classroom and incorporate fun, fresh activities into the lesson plan. In an effort to spread some springtime [...]
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your students and stay true to your curriculum goals, try these fun activities and experiments for St. Patrick's Day! Rainbow War Students investigate fractions while trying to reconstruct a rainbow and collect golden coins! Materials: Colored strips of paper (ROYGBIV) - 2 of each color for a 2 player [...]
Is the local library your favorite place to spend an afternoon? Have you finished an entire novel in one sitting? Does the smell of books get you super excited? Book-lovers, rejoice! It’s National Read Across America Day! The holiday began in 1997 when the National Education Association (NEA) pushed for a special day to celebrate [...]
