What's the best time of year to introduce genres to your students?  How about during the first weeks of school?   Genre study at the b...

 "Argh!  They froze us!  Grab double points when we get back on!"   "Wait, what's the difference between 'too' an...

It's great to play games with kids year-round, but especially at the beginning of the year.  There are good reasons to keep playing them...

Some books have staying power.  This is one of them. I first read and reviewed this book two years ago.  You can read that review here .  An...

 Some teachers are amazing at classroom decor!  I learned that when I spent some time helping a friend set up her Kindergarten room.  Everyt...

  A quick note to let you know that a group of upper elementary and middle school teachers is banding together this week with a giveaway, $1...

  Text Structure.  So easy...and yet, so elusive for some kids, right? Certain text structures are easier for students to get.  Kids know to...