Becky Carlisle CothernFeb 7, 20172 min readHow to Innovate the traditional Valentine Party?It’s time for Valentine’s Day. Which means the same Valentine Tea with cake and punch, the same heart-shaped Valentine box, and the same...
Becky Carlisle CothernJan 17, 20172 min readCelebrate! How to gain 1000 followers on TPTI can't believe it's finally here! 1,000 followers on Teachers Pay Teachers!!! It seems like just yesterday that I opened my store with...
Becky CothernJan 6, 20171 min read3 Fun and Easy Ideas for Teaching about Arctic AnimalsNeed more non-fiction in your guided reading groups? Reading about arctic animals is a great way to add non-fiction during the month of...
Becky CothernDec 28, 20164 min readAnnouncing! The Top 5 Products from 2016!Why are we drawn to what others have bought and rely on? Why is social marketing and personal references such a BIG deal? It's because we...
Becky CothernNov 25, 20163 min readThe BEST 3 Thematic Units for DecemberDecember has so many opportunities for teaching. The only problem you will have with preparing lessons this month is which theme to use....
Rebecca Carlisle CothernNov 21, 20162 min readWhy Science is Important in Primary Grades?I have always LOVED science. Seeing how things work and testing hypothesis has fascinated me. To me science and discovery are the...
Becky CothernNov 2, 20161 min readHow to Teach Election Day in Primary ClassroomsElection Day is almost here and there has been a lot of buzz in the media about the presidential election this year. No doubt, your...
Becky CothernOct 25, 20163 min readHow to Make the Best Halloween Party Ever!Every year for every holiday classrooms around the nation have parties. Yes parties are fun and the students enjoy them, but don’t you...
Becky Carlisle CothernOct 5, 20167 min readHow to Build a Better School SystemToday I want to share a story with you from my personal life. As a young girl, I was taught to DREAM- that I could be anything I wanted. An