Classroom Management

TEACHER QUIZ: Which Penguin Matches Your Science Teaching Style?

Take the quiz to find your science teaching style (and your perfect penguin match). Science teachers come in all styles. Some love stations, some live

5 Tips to Structure a 30-45-60 Minute Science Block

A common question I hear from teachers is how do you structure a science block that is __ minutes long? That’s a great question! Although

Science Stations: Real & Honest Teacher Tips

Stations were an all-time favorite of my students because they allowed students to get up and move, collaborate with peers, and work at their own

Science Small Group Tutoring for 5th Grade STAAR Prep

As a 3rd grade self-contained teacher, I learned how much small group instruction was necessary for my reading and math students, especially with state assessments

What to do when a student is absent for a lab

You set up an elaborate lab for students to investigate solubility. Unfortunately you have one student home sick and another in the nurse’s office. With

Science Classroom Expectations Anchor Charts

When it’s time to head back to school, I think about all of the expectations that must be taught. Some of those expectations are specific

5 Tips for Using Science Warm-Ups

Instead of chitter-chatter and wasted time, get students on task right away. We have so little instructional time and so much to do! You may

9 Simple Ways to Provide Choice in Your Classroom

A kid in a candy store is fascinated by all the choices. It’s been nearly three years since I blogged about student choice in the

Adios, Textbook! 9 Ways to Teach Science Without a Book

Do you remember those days of reading a science lesson in the textbook, answering questions, repeating the process three more times, and then tackling a