First, a little Thanksgiving background for your students… • The Pilgrims sailed to the New World on a ship called the Mayflower. • The Mayflower was 113 feet long. • The Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England, on September 6, 1620. • There were 102 Pilgrims on the Mayflower. • The journey to the New … Continue reading Thanksgiving Activities
Although it may seem like the school year just started, it is always a good idea to learn about the different ways you can prevent burnout before it happens or how to combat it when it does. Here are 20 ways to help prevent teacher burnout:  1.            When you feel overwhelmed by the demands of … Continue reading 20 Ways to Prevent Burnout for Teachers
1. Use the plastic “popcorn” from packages for art projects and math counters. 2. Ask at your local newspaper for leftover newsprint for art projects and drawing paper. 3. Scout out companies that use computer paper. They often discard the last few inches of a stack of paper rather than risk running out while printing. … Continue reading 20 Money-Saving Ideas for Teachers
We all know how time-consuming it can be to have to clean up, but it must be done. Here are some tips for keeping your classroom nice and clean. ·        Silver polish will take off grease pencil marks. ·        Toothpaste is great for cleaning wooden desks, especially those water spots. ·        Shaving cream also cleans … Continue reading Tips for Classroom Clean-up