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6 Lifesaving Tips for Managing Behavior in The Classroom

Shea LaFountaine

Jun 23
15 min

6 Lifesaving Tips for Managing Behavior in The Classroom

When I first started teaching, my behavior management was truly horrific. It actually physically pains me now to think about how chaotic...

5 Tips For teaching Math Word Problems

Shea LaFountaine

May 29
9 min

5 Tips For teaching Math Word Problems

Teaching math word problems is, well, a problem. Why? The issue here is that you aren’t teaching students to do a certain thing, you’re...

7 Secrets For surviving Your First Year Of Teaching

Shea LaFountaine

May 12
8 min

7 Secrets For surviving Your First Year Of Teaching

Here's the thing about teaching, it's not so much a job as it is a craft that you have to hone and perfect over many years. For most...

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I'm a teacher from North Carolina with a passion for creating engaging and meaningful resources for other teachers to use in their upper elementary and middle school classrooms. I believe learning should be about discovery and exploration, not rote memorization. I create authentic learning experiences that help students around the world love learning. I hope you love the ideas, inspiration, and resources you'll find here!

Email: shea@lafountaineofknowledge.com

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Resource Spotlight

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This bundle of project based learning activities is a great opportunity for students to show what they've learned about area, perimeter, and volume in a fun and engaging way. Design a Farm involves 3rd grade level basic area and perimeter, Design a Zoo aligns with 4th grade, and Design a City adds a 3D element with 5th grade volume. Great for differentiating to meet different ability levels!

(Suggested for grades 3 - 5)

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