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 a little help wouldn’t help!… Read More
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 or flashbacks of the first… Read More
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 me. If you walk around… Read More
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. What is math like for… Read More
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 to learn. However, there is… Read More
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 and effectively apply the knowledge,… Read More