Student learning is no accident!
Are you hoping for your students to read and enjoy each other’s writing? I was too! And I found it so challenging for so long. This strategy, I call the Writing Shuffle, has made all the difference. Not only do students get excited to read each other’s work- but they are thoughtful about feedback, and can engage in the entire… Read More
Science news articles, social studies chapter sections, primary source documents… These are all fabulous resources to use in our classrooms! We have to make sure however, that we are teaching students how to consume the content. While our students may be able to read the words, comprehending the content within these content heavy texts requires a skillset that we need to teach explicitly.
You know that buzz of collaboration and learning that you hope for everyday? It happens when we play this game. Every. Single. Time. If you like Boggle, you’ll love this game. Word Wrangle is a fun classroom word game inspired by my love of Boggle and also my love of quiet. Once upon a time, I bought SIX Boggle games… Read More
Is anyone else totally head over heels in l❤️ve with Jamboard??
How to use Jamboard in the classroom: 20+ tips and ideas - Ditch That Textbook
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Jamboard is a creative collaborative online whiteboard. How do you use Google Jamboard in the classroom? Check out these ideas!Self Care Saturday Secret:
After I fed my kids breakfast and cleaned up the mess, I turned the TV on and hid in the dining room with MY breakfast and a fresh, HOT cup of coffee. It’s probably the only 15 minutes I get to myself until I drive to work on Tuesday!
These banana chocolate chip pancakes are super easy and just as fluffy! Thanks @minimalistbaker for the awesome recipe!
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👀Teaching math to multiple levels doesn’t have to be TERRIFYING!?!
🦇Use one of my Halloween themed choice boards to provide three levels of bone chilling challenge!
👻 Self-checking student answer key creates independent routines so you can run a small group or conference with students.
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Update... it’s WORKING!!!!!
I’ve been sending about 1/3 of a class an email on their Distance Learning Day with silly directions like:
Email me a picture of a pumpkin today with “Boo” as the subject of the email.
Whoever follows the directions finds a prize on their desk in the morning. I say nothing 😳😳😳
More kids are seeing their emails!!!
Try it and tell me how it goes!!
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