What are the differences between checking and savings accounts? Knowing when to use each can be especially important for tweens and teens who…
Class Tools
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Slime is the perfect activity to keep kids busy and entertained both at school and at home. Read on to see how to…
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Every October, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day. But what exactly is this holiday, and how is it different from Teacher Appreciation Day? Learn…
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Most teachers, or folks becoming teachers, will have to take a Praxis exam at some point. I’m working toward a specialist licensure in…
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A deck of playing cards contains a lot of math just waiting to be explored. Every card has a number value, most have…
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The movement toward standards-based learning has been in motion for over 30 years, yet there is still widespread confusion about why this model…
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Elkonin boxes are a terrific tool for helping young learners break words down into their constituent sounds. This is a key skill they’ll…
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From the first moment students walk into your classroom, you want them to feel welcome and safe. One important way to do that…
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There’s no hiding the love for Magic Tree House books among students and teachers alike. These fun and adventurous stories are completely historically…
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As we teach students to think critically about texts, one of the concepts we cover is author’s purpose. Here’s what that term means…

