Snowflakes are a true marvel of nature, providing a perfect opportunity to teach students about science in a fun and engaging way. With the help of these TpT resources and a little creativity, you can bring the magic of snowflakes to your classroom this winter!

Transfer refers to a student's ability to apply knowledge and skills learned in one context to new and different situations.

The science notebook should never “overtake” the experience of interacting with scientific phenomena. In practice, this might mean that science notebooks should be used as a means for recording observations, data, and ideas.

Here's what you should do now to make prepping for a sub much easier.

With a little planning, you can turn this event into a total breeze. Remember that most parents will be eager to support you.

The benefits of open exploration in math are boundless, not to mention a great way to start out the year in establishing routine norms.

I mean, who knew that a little bit of practice every day could work wonders?

By assigning students specific tasks, you’re lightening your workload and teaching valuable life skills.

As you get ready for school this year, think through every inch of your classroom and look for ways to maximize your space for optimal student routines and storage.

Here’s my list of things teachers often forget about when preparing for back to school.

Explore the science of bubbles with your students!

Explore how pollinators find their way to flowers.

Celebrate Earth Day in your classroom!

These are my favorite kids books to help kids build their growth mindset.

Learning is often best through doing.

Rote memorization versus deep critical thinking and reasoning.

Concept maps are a vital part of conceptualizing information.

Volunteering has taught me how to collaborate.

Here are the activities I used to do with my kindergarteners with pumpkins.

Why is student artwork in a classroom window so intriguing?