3 Easy Ways to Provide Tactile Instruction for Parts of Speech
More Classroom Ideas for Old-Fashioned Index Cards
Looking for cheapskate lesson ideas? Love the idea of tried and true materials with major multipurpose potential? When it comes to affordability, index cards are hard to beat. Read on. [Read more...]
Vocabulary on the Cheap: Two Easy Hacks Using Simple Index Cards
Need a cheap way to get your students involved in spelling and vocabulary activities? Read on to find out how easily simple index cards can get the job done. [Read more...]
4 Hot Tips for a Smooth Running Classroom
Looking for some simple, affordable ways to make things go more smoothly on the classroom front? Here are four great management hacks to get it done on the cheap and easy. Bonus? They work in classrooms from K – 12, making this one of those classroom tip articles high school teachers can actually benefit from. [Read more...]
Stock Up on Classroom Supplies at Dollar Tree!
Got a PTA group that wants to support you, but they’re on a budget? Need to replace some basics and score a few craft supplies? Look no further than your nearest Dollar Tree. Read on. [Read more...]
Setting the Tone: Strategies to Start the Year Off Right
Want a Green Bulletin Board? Consider Cloth!
I don’t have to tell you how much paper consumption goes in to our yearly bulletin boards. I also don’t have to tell you just how tedious it is to get them ready and keep them rolling every year. Looking to save paper and a little bit of your precious time? Read on. [Read more...]
Project Hack: Some Thoughts on Glue Sticks
Tired of cleaning out individual glue caps with the closest available paper clip? I hear you. Here’s why glue sticks are one of my favorite classroom supplies . . . and why they always went on my new student “back to school” buy list during my classroom days. [Read more...]
25 Ways to Say Good Job!
Every teacher needs an idea bank of ways to provide positive reinforcement. Looking for a few ideas to keep from sounding repetitive? [Read more...]
Fantastic Ideas for File Folders
Whether I’m starting fresh or recycling used one, file folders are on my short list for simple, affordable classroom consumables. Bonus? They’re super versatile. Read on for some teacher-friendly ideas. [Read more...]














