Fourth and Fritcher

Let's face it, December can be tough on teachers. If you blink, it's the day before the break and you realize that you need more...

Over the years I have gotten smarter about where I get things for the school year. The dollar store is a place where you can find some ...

One important task for the first few days of school is getting to know the kids and their names. When you are an elementary teacher, tr...

Collaboration is one of the hardest skills to master. Adults struggle with collaborating, so it only makes sense that our students woul...

Classroom teachers are always looking for inexpensive yet rigorous  activities for their students. With a little bit of patience and in...

Building a strong classroom community is vital at the start of the year. But, how can we be sure to include those students who view pub...