Do You Know the Advantages of Literacy Centers in Instruction?

If you haven’t tried them before, literacy centers offer a variety of benefits for learners. This type of instruction gives the teacher multiple opportunities to truly see what their students know and where they require additional support. While typically done in a preschool or primary setting, literacy centers can also be used with older elementary …

Student Behavior Doesn’t Need to Make You Crazy

I don’t know about you, but it is taking me longer to get my students’ behavior under control. Five years ago my class would be a well-oiled machine with minimal distractions by Thanksgiving. Now, it seems like we’re constantly moving at a turtle pace to reach the goal of appropriate classroom behavior. Thankfully there are …

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Campfire Fun for All – Fire Starters, Lighters, and S’mores

One of the best parts of camping is having a campfire. Not only does a campfire provide warmth, but it can also be used to cook yummy goodness. A few of my favorite campfire items include fire starters, s’more sticks, and my USB charged lighter. Fire Starter I’ll be the first to admit that starting …