by mlicausi | Dec 4, 2023 | Differentiation, ELA (English Language Arts), Free Resources
Do you struggle to get your students into nonfiction writing? It may seem like more work for kids because there’s often some research involved. Luckily, nonfiction has some very specific structures and text features that make it easy to imitate. Recipes are one...
by mlicausi | Feb 9, 2020 | Free Resources, Grading, Math, Motivation
Kids LOVE origami, at least my students always have. In an effort to get kids working together as a team, here is a fun way to assign groups and ‘solidify’ partnerships using one simple origami fold. Students can leave their group piece in a special place...
by mlicausi | Aug 14, 2019 | Australian Standards ACARA, ELA (English Language Arts), Free Resources, Marzano Scales, Professional Development
Imagine how much you could do for your students with unlimited funds… Sound good? Did you know that you can get money to buy classroom resources on TpT? How much of your own money have you spent over the years? If you’re like most teachers, it’s probably...
by mlicausi | Aug 30, 2018 | Free Resources, Motivation
Are you often drawn toward self- improvement goals? I have probably read 50 books on psychology, spirituality, sociology, religion, teaching pedagogy, and motivational guides. As a teacher, personal and professional development has always been a huge part of my life....
by mlicausi | Apr 29, 2018 | Assessment, Differentiation, ELA (English Language Arts), Free Resources, Gifted and Talented Resources, Grading, Marzano Scales
If you’re using differentiation in the classroom, how do you organize your students? The purpose of differentiation is to keep students engaged! Kids that are engaged learn more, learn faster, and feel better about them selves. When content is too easy or too hard,...
by mlicausi | Feb 9, 2018 | Australian Standards ACARA, Free Resources, Gifted and Talented Resources, Math, Motivation
Students seldom get enough experience with measurement for the content to really stick. Especially American students, learning about the metric system. Research says that students’ attention and retention are highest when they are emotionally engaged. What...
