As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, educators seek ways to keep their students engaged and excited about learning until the last bell rings, whether with STEM challenges, STEM projects, or another fun way to help busy teachers get to the end.

As teachers enter the final weeks of school, your thoughts are likely shifting from academic tasks to the anticipation of the last days of school and of summer break. But don't give up just yet! There is still a fun way to make the most of this school year and end on a high note.

The importance of science in our elementary classrooms cannot be overstated. So how can we make sure that we are fitting in the all-important standards while still engaging our students and hooking them on the content?

There are plenty of ways to create a meaningful makerspace on a shoestring budget. All you need is some creativity and a little bit of elbow grease. Keep listening for tips on how to get started.

This interactive game encourages students to practice place value skills while having a blast.

With the help of a little bit of creativity, even 2nd-grade students can enjoy learning the place value of the digits and turning their math lesson into an interactive game of tic-tac-toe.

Are you ready to make teaching place value fun in 2nd grade?

If you've been thinking about adding "being brave with makerspace" to your New Year's resolution list, then this episode is for you! 

Today, we look back at episode 59 of One Tired Teacher.

Today, we look back at episode 58 and determine a holiday mindset. Come take a listen.

Today we are looking back at episode 57 of One Tired Teacher. This episode is all about teaching solids, liquids, and gases using a Christmas theme.

Today we are celebrating 200 episodes with clips from some of my favorites. I hope you will stick around.

Today I am talking all about some excellent books to use for December to help tame the crazies. Because we know how insane this time of year can be!

The end of November marks the beginning of the countdown to winter vacation. Listen in to hear 5 tips if you're a teacher who's looking for some tips on getting through December.

From our families and friends to fellow teachers and listeners, many people and things in our lives make it richer and more meaningful. Let's take a moment to appreciate them all!

Science is actually a vital part of our everyday lives, and it's important that everyone has at least a basic understanding of it. When we teach science, we give children the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Integrating art and science into the reading block can be a great way to engage students and encourage them to think critically about the text. Listen in to hear five easy ways to do it.

And let me tell you, integrating arts into your teaching can take your lessons from good to great in an instant. Seriously – it's that powerful.

One of the best ways to get kids excited about learning is by incorporating music into classroom activities.

So, not all teaching experiences are horrible. In fact, there are still some special things to celebrate about teaching.