Instructional Strategies

In my years as an educator, one truth has remained consistent: teaching is as much about understanding our students as it is about delivering content. As teachers, we’re inundated with data – from class tests, state assessments, national comparisons, and everything in between. But how often do we feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of […]

The main idea of a text is more than just another term in our teaching dictionary; it’s the cornerstone of comprehension. But what happens when some of our students can’t seem to grasp it? Do we give up? Absolutely not! Every child has the potential to flourish, and it’s our sacred duty to guide them

When I first stepped into the vibrant world of teaching, I was met with an array of challenges, and not the least among them was how to make integers exciting. I can still recall the collective sigh that echoed in my classroom when the topic arose. As the years rolled on, I learned a valuable

Middle school is that unique phase where students are not quite kids but not quite teenagers. It’s a transformative time, full of discoveries, self-awareness, and the need to express and understand the rapidly changing emotions. Amidst the challenging curriculum and the regular tests, there’s one tool that can make this transition smoother while offering a

Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered how high they are? Or looked down from a hill and tried to guess the distance to the ground below? In our daily lives, we often encounter situations where we’re either looking up at an angle (like admiring a tall skyscraper) or looking down from

Help students find their career paths with our 25 career games designed specifically for high school students. These interactive career exploration activities will provide a fun and engaging way to learn about various professions and equip teens with essential insights and skills for their future careers. From virtual job simulations to role-playing scenarios, each game

We all know the incredible potential every book holds within its pages. Our mission, as educators, is to help our students unlock this vast universe of knowledge. The key? Reading comprehension. Have you ever witnessed that look on a student’s face when they’ve just read something, but it hasn’t quite “sunk in”? It’s painful when

I understand the magic of melding words together as someone who’s been both on the listening end of a riveting stanza and the teaching side of a poetic lesson. I’m thrilled to share with you these 43 poetry games for the classroom.  These fun poetry activities are not just about rhyme schemes and verses, but

Introduction to these Visual Resources Have you ever been in the middle of a lesson, searching for that magic tool to make a concept come alive for your students? Or perhaps you’ve struggled to find a great way to keep important reading strategies at the forefront of your students’ minds? If either rings true, you’re

What is Wacky Wednesday? Ah, “Wacky Wednesday”! It evokes memories of that fun-filled, topsy-turvy tale by Dr. Seuss, where shoes sprout from walls and palm trees peek out from toilets. But there’s so much more to this whimsical day than meets the eye. Over the years, as we’ve strived for a richer tapestry of inclusivity