Did you ever think you knew what your kids could do and they surprised you?  That happens to all of us at times and you're probably pl...

Last week I blogged about creating a March Madness Book Tournament for your students.  It's a great way to get them reading, talking, an...

  Are you feeling it?  It's that time of the year when kids need a little extra "oomph" to stay focused?   (Or maybe you'v...

  Studying about Mars  can happen in Reading or in Science, and blending them together makes my heart happy!   Because, blending subjects......

Have you ever done something with your students and halfway through, you wondered what in the world you were thinking?  Honest truth.  Geniu...

W hether you're looking for an academic resource with a specific February theme or want to focus on some skill work this month, I've...

Tired of more traditional book reports?  I created these Independent Book Projects to give kids a choice.  You know how much kids like to ch...

 Last week, I wrote about having your students write mysteries.  Or myths.  You can read about that here. Today, let's explore some proj...

Last week I wrote about some short grammar and writing tools you could use if you are teaching an Elective this term and your students need ...

  One year, I remember being told that we would have a daily WIN period (What I Need) in our schedule.  Until I knew what students I would h...