Tag Archives: Cooperative Learning
The Coolest Birthday Gifts Ever (Hands-On Science Part III)
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! Science is one of those subjects that, when done right, is just as fun on a Friday night at home … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Activities, Centers, Critical Thinking, Reading, Science, Summer Learning, technology
Educator’s Day!!
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Okay, so you just have to know about this event: This Saturday, January 29, is the biggest sale at The School Box all year. Did you hear that? ALL YEAR, ladies and gents. I am … Continue reading
a puzzling holiday
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and you could win a $20 School Box Gift Card! A winner is selected weekly. So, whatcha doin’ on January 29? How about…a jigsaw puzzle?? If this wasn’t on your agenda … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Activities, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
Edible Earth
by Kristin M. Woolums, M.Ed. Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box gift card! One commenter each week wins. Try this great mini-lesson for teaching the layers of the earth! What you need: • Red hot candies … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Science
Comparing: an important life skill
by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One commenter each week wins! Making comparisons is an important skill for life, not to mention a standard for elementary students. Centers can include comparing … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Activities, Classroom Community, Cooperative Learning
All Aboard the Polar Express!
by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! We give away gift cards weekly. Just in time for Christmas presents! One of my favorite books to read during this time of the year … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Cooperative Learning, Reading
Gingerbread Man Math
by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One comment wins each week. Why not get into the holiday spirit by baking cookies and learning math at the same time? By using the … Continue reading
Filed under Cooperative Learning, Math
{New} Guided Reading Activities
by Rachel Stepp Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box gift card. One comment this week will win! Do you struggle with your guided reading group routine? Here is a simple idea for a five-day reading routine … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, comprehension, Cooperative Learning, Reading, reading aloud
Outside-the-Box Alphabet Activity
by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box gift card! One comment this week will win! Tired of doing the same things to teach letters to your young students? Do you simply just need a … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Classroom Community, Cooperative Learning, Writing
Class Jobs: Time to Delegate!
by Rachel Stepp Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One comment this week will win! Do you ever feel overwhelmed by doing everything in your classroom? Well, it’s time to let your students take … Continue reading
