Take a proactive stance to manage science groups in your classroom. With assigned roles and individual accountability, your labs will go off without a hitch. (more…)
Improve science labs with hands-on investigations. Try these tips to maximize learning. First, tie activities to your standards. Second, use a fair test. Third, crunch the numbers (and hit some…
Science stations in the classroom changed my life! When kids travel from center to center, they hit multiple concepts in a short period of time, use inquiry, make generalizations –…
We hear it all the time: “Use your textbook as a resource.” But what does it really mean? After studying your standards, analyze your book to find strengths, weaknesses, and…
Learn how to deconstruct standards with an example and template. First, list nouns to determine content. Second, analyze verbs to find what students must do. After that, look at additional…
Expand your Cinderella thematic unit! Something magical will happen. First, read and compare fairy tales from around the world. Second, sprinkle in some parody. Next, try some fun activities. As…
Cinderella writing activities have a magical effect on kids’ narratives. After exploring folktales and parodies, ask them to choose a motif and plan elements. Poof! Some amazing stories will emerge.…