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Play has slowly disappeared from classrooms. We understand how important play is for young children. It is talked about constantly in early childhood education. But once students hit upper elementary or middle school, it’s often treated like something they should have outgrown. The problem is, they haven’t. A fourth, sixth, or eighth grader is still
Have you been contemplating incorporating stations into your classroom but feel overwhelmed about where to begin? Wondering if your older students can navigate stations successfully? Puzzled about the difference between stations and math centers? Concerned about potential behavior issues and chatter? Fear not, because I’m here to equip you with all the necessary tools and
When you hear the term “Math Stations” you probably immediately think of an elementary school classroom where children work together with colorful manipulative and laminated stations. That’s not how stations should be perceived all the time! When I first started using stations in my classroom it was out of a desperate need to get my
The end of the year is approaching and not only are your students getting restless, but chances are you are too! In the upper grades it can sometimes be difficult to keep control in a classroom where students have checked out and many think school is over since testing is over (for the most
Successful teacher conferences need many key ingredients. Great presentations, quality exhibits, and good coffee! This morning while waiting in the coffee line at the SCAMLE Conference, I found myself drawn to the different conversations around me. Every single person in line was an educator. Every single person was discussing something related to their jobs. Not
