I designed this poster to remind us about the power of words and language. The way we speak to ourselves matters. Sometimes a simple re-framing of our self-talk can make a huge difference in how we perceive ourselves, others, and a situation. It can be the difference between being stuck or being f...
Assessing a student’s learning is an integral part of teaching. An assessment aims to measure what your students have learned or will be learning in the future.
Discover some fascinating, no prep, STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science.
These free focus mats have been created to help you get your students ready for standardized testing or other stressful days in your classroom.
We asked veteran teachers to share their best and most effective 2nd grade classroom procedures and we got hundreds of fantastic tips!
These 25 quick and easy tips for new teachers will help you create a positive, engaging, and effective learning environment for your students.
One of my favourite ways to enjoy dumplings is by either steaming or boiling these and finishing it off with what I like to call the best dumpling sauce - with the perfect balance of savoury, heat, bit of sweetness and acidity. Let’s not forget the aromatics that really take it up a notch!
Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!
While the whole world is in uncharted waters, maintaining well-being has never been more important. Being strong in body and mind is what will help us get through these difficult times. In t…
These inspirational quotes for teens are uplifting and motivational! For the bad days and the good, these quotes are meaningful and...
Learning to read and spell silent letter words can be tricky for kids. Learn teaching tips and tricks that make this concept easy and fun!
Naturally everyone makes mistakes in a relationship from time to time. One thing that I've recently realized is especially scary? Screwing up when you're just starting to date someone new. Brand-spanking-new relationships are equal parts fun and…
Here are the BEST phonics youtube channels for learning, reinforcing and practing reading skills we're learning in the classroom!
A healthy, quick, light vegetarian or meat meal-in-a-bowl, this build-your-own Asian Vegetable Wonton Soup is super versatile. A perfect weeknight meal.
Lemon juice secret writing! Make DIY invisible ink and sen secret messages. Plus learn the science behind how these messages are made!
Some people find saying "I love you" really easy. It just rolls off their tongue. But it's harder for others. Whether you say it a thousand times a day or only on special occasions, there's no denying that actions speak louder than words. I'm a firm…
Check out these 9 first week of school activities for your students. They help to forge those lasting bonds for a successful year!
Back to school ideas to teach your students about sentences and their parts. This color-coded resource is perfect for K-1 literacy centers.
On a normal, middle-of-the-year day, I want my students to come into my room in the morning knowing it is a calm place, a cooperative pla...
Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with good parents, and children of toxic parents know exactly how that feels.
Talking is the name of the game during a first date. You need to have strong conversational skills to get to date number two. Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed in the conversation department. Sometimes we say things we wish we could take…
This one-pan chicken spinach pasta combines lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach. Make this simple and delicious dinner the whole family will love.
This creamy coconut lime sauce simply envelopes the chicken and makes for the tastiest easy dinner paired with steamed rice and some roasted broccoli!
Get a taste of Scotland with these traditional Scottish recipes! From bubble and squeak to haggis to shortbread, these delicacies just might become your new favorites.
