Are you looking for some fun new ways to encourage your students to read? We have some really good ideas from some really great teachers across the country. Take a look at how they keep their students motivated, on task and excited about reading.

1 Product, 10 Ideas: Idea 3 – Adjective Flower Students write a noun in the center of the flower and use the petals to write adjectives that describe it.  Use the idea in conjunction with a book you are reading, a character study, or a way to learn about Spring. We took the Poppin’ Patterns Spring
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As more and more schools are adding Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) to their classrooms, teachers are left scrambling for resources.  Really Good Stuff is here to help with the introduction of the Essential Word Sorts IWB Application.  This Really Good Stuff product, now in its second edition, has a proven track record of helping students enhance
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When is a spelling list more than just a spelling list? When it’s a Wordle, of course! Wordle.net is a free resource that allows users to turn their word lists or documents into a word cloud. For teachers and students, this offers a unique way to turn those tired spelling lists and more into a
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Kids can get involved with decorating and learning with this idea by Brenda, a 6th Grade Teacher, in Smiths Grove, KY. I like to encourage my students to become aware of figurative language in print.  To help this process, I prepare small posters labeled with figurative language terms I expect students to encounter in our
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Did you know that we have a team of teachers who work diligently to bring you the best new products around? Where do many of the ideas come from? From you, of course! This winter we are so excited to bring you some really good products that will capture your heart while improving your students’
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Get in the fall spirit with this idea by Lenora, a 3rd Grade Teacher from Gurnee, IL. At this time of year, I like to use real pumpkins to offer children some authentic experiences related to language and math.

If you have always wanted to have a word wall in your classroom, but were not sure how to begin, we can help. Word walls or displays are a great way to encourage vocabulary development and reinforce language skills. Whether you have an entire wall or a simple pocket chart to devote to it, a
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Looking for a great idea on the first day of school?  Try this one from Eileen, a Kindergarten Teacher in Boca Raton, FL! Here’s a great idea to put into place on Day One. It helps build your classroom library while generating new sight word centers.  Every year we plan a birthday party for our
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We know that our teachers are more than just awesome educators. They are also moms, dads, aunt and uncles who often have children of their own or nieces and nephews they adore. This summer, we want to help you make those moments with the little ones you love even more fun than they usually are.
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