How to Use a Classroom Economy
What is a classroom economy? When I first started teaching in 2004, I used red tickets, you know the ones that they use for raffles? I would give them to…
How to use Close Reading in the Classroom
I taught for a few years then took a long break, … a really long break. I had all my children and then came back. By the time I had…
Winter Games Project Based Learning
Whether this is a year for the Winter Olympics ™ or not, learning about winter sports is a great way to tie in social studies, science, writing and reading standards….
How to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day
It’s September and Fall is coming soon which means it is time to learn about apples and Johnny Appleseed! Johnny Appleseed Day is on September 26th, so that gives us…
Economics For Kids
Who would think Economics For Kids would actually be fun? It can be! When you give students the opportunity to make money, spend money create a business, sell their products…
