“Everybody stop! Look what the time is… and go!” This is just one of the many things you will hear in our classroom when we are learning about time. How do you feel about teaching time? Is it something you love or dread? I’ll be honest, I never got excited about pulling out the little […]
5 Must Have Google Extensions for Teachers
One revelation from the past year all teachers can agree on is that this year has been tough. But, technology, although at times finicky, has saved us from letting down the reason we teach, our students. Our love for our students has led us to great lengths to make this year work! That doesn’t mean […]
Re-Establishing Norms After Long Breaks
You’re sitting in your house, most likely in pajamas when it hits you… your teacher break is coming to an end. Your much needed, well deserved, and probably a tad bit too short of a break is almost over. If you’re anything like me, back to school nightmares of oversleeping on your first day back […]
Why Math Workshop is a Must
When you walk into my classroom during math.. it’s LOUD and things look CHAOTIC! And you know what? It WORKS! Students are spread all over the room engaging in many different tasks. Some are working independently on ipads, some kids are playing math games together, while others are sitting at a small group table with […]
Why Little Learners Need Concrete Learning During Math
I want you to think about learning math as a child. Did you love it or did you hate it? Did it come naturally to you or did you struggle like so many of our little learners? Now I want you to think about the group of students you have in front of you today. […]
The Importance of Learning Through Play
You might think that when kids are playing, it is because they are taking a break from work and learning. Would you believe me if I told you that PLAY is the REAL work? You could probably think of so many things that are deemed as “more important” for children to be doing in order […]
Teaching Social Emotional Learning and Why It’s Important
Social emotional learning is a crucial component not just in the classroom, but in life in general. CASEL, or the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, defines SEL learning in a way that drives home just how important it is. “Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire […]
Using Blooket to Engage Students Digitally
Virtual learning feeling a little dull lately? Hybrid learning taking its toll on your once powerful engagement strategies? No worries, there is a new FREE game website to catch students attention once again, called Blooket! Blooket can be described as a combination of Kahoot and Quizziz all wrapped up into one! The best part, though, […]
Using Pear Deck in the Classroom
Holy moly student engagement has been a challenge during remote learning! No worries, enter Pear Deck! Pear Deck is this add on to Google Slides that gives the teacher opportunities to embed questions and activities right into pre-made slides! Pear Deck is absolutely a life saver for remote learning and great for engaging students right […]
Represent Us All
Take A Walk With Me Imagine being a six year old on your first day of first grade. You are full of excitement mixed with a tad bit nervousness, wondering what friends will be in your class. You get in class and EVERYONE, with the exception of one kid, looks like you. Read aloud time […]
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