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Using Blooket to Engage Students Digitally

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, is that it’s new and… Read More

Using Pear Deck in the Classroom

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 in front of you too!… Read More

Representation Matters

Representation Matters

Representation matters in the classroom more than most of us consciously think about. This concept shapes our learning spaces and provides an environment that allows students to see themselves being accepted and successful.  This post is guest written by former teacher, of African American descent but more important, she is someone who has taught me so much when it comes… Read More

Primary Writing Checklists – Helping Little Writers Gain Independence

Primary Writing Checklists – Helping Little Writers Gain Independence

When I think about writing in a first grade classroom, I brace myself for ALL the struggles. We all know them. Very little stamina, struggling to follow the writing process correctly, stating they are “done” when they are absolutely not done, or the timeless saying, “I don’t have anything to write about!”. And then after we jump all of those… Read More