How to Teach Turn and Talk So It Actually Works in Your Classroom
“Turn and talk to your partner!” It sounds simple enough, right? Until you look around the classroom and realize one student has been talking the entire time, another pair is
Incorporating arts and crafts into the classroom instruction is a passion of mine. You’ll find directed drawings and classroom crafts that allow you to ditch those mundane worksheets from time to time! After all, there is power in making the concepts learned in the classroom visual for our students!
“Turn and talk to your partner!” It sounds simple enough, right? Until you look around the classroom and realize one student has been talking the entire time, another pair is
There is something magical about turning a classroom into an experience—and an ocean theme does exactly that. Ocean classroom themes naturally invite curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. From sharks and
With a little bit of luck, March can be one of the most creative and learning rich times in the classroom. As the month welcomes the first day of spring
Students are eager for fresh classroom activities after the holidays. That’s because when January rolls around, the pace slows back down, and classroom routines feel familiar again. It is hands-down
Crisp leaves, cooler weather, and… a never-ending to-do list? Fall is such a fun season, but it’s also one of the busiest in the classroom. That’s why I’ve pulled together
This school year, I’ll be stepping into classrooms in a new role—substitute teaching! After years of writing, creating, and sharing resources with teachers, I’m excited to have the chance to
“Turn and talk to your partner!” It sounds simple enough, right? Until you look around the classroom and realize one student has been talking the entire time, another pair is
There is something magical about turning a classroom into an experience—and an ocean theme does exactly that. Ocean classroom themes naturally invite curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. From sharks and
With a little bit of luck, March can be one of the most creative and learning rich times in the classroom. As the month welcomes the first day of spring
Students are eager for fresh classroom activities after the holidays. That’s because when January rolls around, the pace slows back down, and classroom routines feel familiar again. It is hands-down
Crisp leaves, cooler weather, and… a never-ending to-do list? Fall is such a fun season, but it’s also one of the busiest in the classroom. That’s why I’ve pulled together
This school year, I’ll be stepping into classrooms in a new role—substitute teaching! After years of writing, creating, and sharing resources with teachers, I’m excited to have the chance to