3 Interactive Notebook Rules that yield Success in the Classroom
I have three interactive notebook rules that must be followed in my classroom. They not only bring about calm and strengthen classroom management, but they
How to Play Caravan: A Fun Math Card Game
Games, like Caravan, Fraction War, and others, are an effective way to engage students in mathematics. It gets them to discuss mathematical principles and interact
Card Sorts: Sorting is the Real Magic
Card sorts are a mental process where educational material is analyzed and categorized based on given or created criteria. Utilized throughout multiple subjects with lots
The Triumph of Interactive Notebooks: Philosophy and Benefits
It’s no secret that interactive notebooks have my unwavering support. I discovered them in my first teaching assignment, and they were our main way of
15 Gay Books Young Adults Will Love
This post on gay books young adults will love is co-written with my daughter, Reagan Naujok. She, herself, is a queer young adult and features
Digital Interactive Notebooks Feature a New World of Opportunity
Interactive notebooks have been around for years and years, if not several decades. Digital interactive notebooks, on the other hand, have just recently burst onto
The Best of Bite-Sized Learning – Week Three
Bite-sized learning schedules come in many shapes and sizes and can be made to fit many learning days. We’ll be looking at some sample schedules
The Best of Bite-Sized Learning – Week Two
We’re back to look at the methods of bite-sized learning. Last time we defined what bite-sized learning is and how it began. This week we’ll
The Best of Bite-Sized Learning – Week One
What is Bite-Sized Learning? The world of education is changing. Attention spans are getting smaller. Digital screens are replacing paper pages. Personalized plans are for
4 Ancient Greece Activities that are Fabulous & Free
Are you looking for some fabulous Ancient Greece activities? With approximately 1000 years of history to choose from, there is just so much to learn
10 Outstanding Warm Up Activities for Upper Elementary Classrooms
We’ve all had them…days when we’re planned out, on top of things, and ready to take on the world, and days when we’re flying into
3 Engaging Activities for Thanksgiving Students Will Love
Fall is a busy time of the year, but that never stopped me from trying to find activities for Thanksgiving for my students. Finding materials
