Interest...See MoreNebraska, Vermont, Wyoming - those are the states we need to complete our postcard exchange. You would send out 51 postcards - they can all be the same. You will receive 51 postcards - one from every state, Washington DC and Canada.
We are in our 16th year. Teachers rarely leave because we have such a great response rate!
S...See MoreEDVECTUS writes: Gamification is a great technique to be applied in classrooms, with young minds, to engage them and motivate them. [Gamification] awakens a spirit of competitiveness in children as well as cooperation, rewards and challenges. Here are the top practical tips for gamifying your classroom. {Click below to read the article.}
Some educators oppose gamification in the classroom. What do you think about the concept as described in the article?
I want to share this multiplying decimals resource I was very impressed with and my kids enjoyed it too. If you're looking for material for this standard, here's a good one.
...See More Making deals with students is not effective teaching. It teaches students that when they grow up, everything will be negotiable, and they will take no responsibility for their actions or work. (You may find some of the examples in the article silly and funny, but they are all actual "deals" that have been observed in classrooms.)
So, what works better than making deals with students?
Successful first days of school are easily attainable. (Click below to access the article full of tips for the early part of a successful school year.)
One of the most important articles you will read during this school year, this timeless and popular piece is better read now than later. (Click below to access the article.)