Teaching the 13 Colonies
Five ideas to teach grade 4 5 6 students about the 13 colonies in colonial America.
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How to Teach Science Vocabulary
Learn four vocabulary strategies to use in your science classroom to teach students important science terms in grade 4 5 6.
End of the Year Science Activities
School is weeks away from being over but there’s still time to complete these end of the year science activities. The kids are restless and ready to be done. End of the school year, teacher tired is real. So, what can you do to keep engagement high, even when the
How to Teach a Unit on Natural Disasters
Teaching a unit on natural disasters will instantly engage students. Most people find tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, and earthquakes interesting, especially if they live in an area where they might come into contact with one. While you are teaching, a natural disaster unit is typically high in engagement, further student
Alternative Ways to Conduct Lab Activities in Your Classroom
Science teaching has always been chock full of hands-on activities and experiences to cement learning in the students’ young minds in our classroom. However, due to the pandemic’s various constraints, our “normal” teaching strategies and routines have been completely altered. As we settle into “the new normal,” science teachers
Bringing Scientists into the Science Classrooms
Learn how to increase engagement by bringing scientists into your grade 4 5 6 classroom to discuss various science topics.
Science Songs for Your Classroom
Whether you are in remote learning or in the classroom, you can spice up learning by incorporating science songs into your classroom. If you are distance teaching, I love the idea of starting the Google Meet or Zoom session by playing one of these songs to get your students motivated
Engagement Tips for Remote Learners
Since the onset of COVID-19 and distance learning, many educators find themselves scrambling to find ways to engage our online learners. While most disruptive behaviors are now easily cured with a mute button or removal from the platform, many teachers are left wondering… Are you alive??? If you are wondering
How to Use Teachers pay Teachers Easel Digital Tool
As we enter this difficult time of remote learning, looking for every digital lesson and activity we can get our hands on, did you know that Teachers pay Teachers has a tool called Easel that will help you turn your PDF documents into engaging, interactive digital lessons? What is Easel by TpT?
Back to School SEL Activities
Learn about ways to connect to your students this school year by using these back to school SEL social emotional learning activities.
Top Google Apps for Teaching
Technology came front and center this past spring as teachers everywhere suddenly turned into remote learning specialists managing the ups and downs of all things digital. While eLearning did have a learning curve, the sudden thrust does have many teachers bringing their digital distance teaching knowledge back into the
How to Assign Certain Slides in a Google Slide Presentation
Hey there instant tech teacher! Remote teaching can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Today’s tech tip is one that will allow you to take digital assignments and break them up into smaller ones that are just right for your kids. If you aren’t yet ready to dip