[[{“value”:” WHOLE Teacher Training and Nurturing Fill in the Blank I am a ___________ teacher. Whatever blank you filled in, you probably also have a missing piece. Do you want to be prepared whether you are teaching in the classroom or in a distance learning environment? Do you want to be a culturally responsive teacher who meets the needs of…
[[{“value”:” Our Favorite Educational Games Games are one of my favorite ways to learn and reinforce skills with kids. My own kids, especially when younger, wanted to play game after game. Why not play games that aid in education? For convenience, I have added links to all of commercially-produced games in one location! You can browse for them here: Disclaimer:…
[[{“value”:” BINGO – It’s not just for old people When you think of BINGO, do you think of a room full of senior citizens with their daubers ready to go? I’m going to let you in a secret. KIDS. LOVE. BINGO. Whether you are playing for 5 in a row or blackout bingo (complete the whole card), there is just…
[[{“value”:” Task Cards Can Be Used a Variety of Ways Task cards have become a staple in the elementary classroom. They are so versatile for reinforcing learning; if you haven’t tried them yet, I highly recommend them. They reusable year after year, so after you prep them once you are good to go storing them for the next year. 1….
[[{“value”:” 5 Ways to Celebrate Before Winter Break that DON’T Include Christmas While I grew up celebrating Christmas both at home and in school, I also went to a Catholic school where almost everyone was also celebrating Christmas (and kids were there by parental choice). If you have a situation where every one of your students celebrates Christmas, or you…
[[{“value”:” Why You Should Photograph STEM Prototypes 1. They Work HARD on Their STEM Projects If you have ever tried a STEM challenge with your kids, you know that they are proud of their hard work (and rightly so). Sometimes, though, due to size, construction, or materials, a completed prototype just can’t stay assembled. You will no doubt hear, “But…
[[{“value”:” Christmas STEM Activities for Kids Ho, ho, ho! Try out these Christmas STEM activities this holiday season to keep students engaged all the way until holiday break. I have created twelve fun AND differentiated STEM and STEAM activities that range from simple towers to moving conveyors! Get started with Christmas STEM Jump right in with peppermint candy and have…
[[{“value”:” International Dot Day Activities The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds, has turned into more than just a read aloud about overcoming frustrations and encouraging others. It’s an entire movement now! For any child who feels as if they are “not enough,” this story will hit home. Two quotes that came to mind when reading this book: “The best way…
[[{“value”:” Makerspace Name Ideas You have the space, you have the gear, now for the name! There are a lot of great name ideas out there, so I have compiled a list of some you may like, as well as a makerspace name generator of sorts! Unique Makerspace Names These names may combine words, utilize a play on words, or…
[[{“value”:” Practicing Blends with a Fun Game Who doesn’t love a fun game? My favorite way to engage learners of all ages is through play, and this game is fun for kids and adults alike! Over the years I have developed a number of these games, and now there is a set of pair stare games for blends! If you…