Student learning is no accident!
If you’re thinking about fractions, you might be a 5th grade teacher… Thanks to the Common Core State Standards, fifth grade now throws the wildest fraction party on the block! I taught 6th grade math back when that was fraction central, and I learned 3 key things along the way. They have been just applicable in the 5th grade classrooms… Read More
“The ones that are doing the talking are doing the learning.” I know that. But, no matter how many times I say it, the impact on student learning in front of me is profound and somehow surprising. There is no example stronger than that of talking about fractions in math class. I’ve spent most of my career spending part of… Read More
If teaching fifth and sixth graders has taught me anything, it’s that fractions and decimals can be ABSTRACT and TRICKY… and that kids have to be developmentally ready to perform operations on them. The good news is- the standards aren’t encouraging us to get kids to add, subtract, multiply and divide 5/32 and 16/71! We make equivalent fractions as a… Read More
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
Class Discussion Norms (In my class, these become our Community Norms and replace any “rules”) Equity of Voice: Monitor your airtime. As a group member you are responsible to be a speaker AND a listener. You are also responsible to invite others to speak. Equal(ish) airtime is the goal. Our community values all voices. Active Listening : Eye contact, nodding, being… Read More
Current Events. It’s been done to death. And I get that. What I’m going to share with you is not really about current events. The context just happens to be Current Events- but it could be anything… (so insert your own context!) It’s about academic discussions- conversation. Do kids really know what that is these days? Chances are they do… Read More
Looking for a way to help kids chronicle this experience? Free until my next email goes out;)
Game changer! Works for @zoom, #googlemeet or any other video conference! Not sure who created this image, but thank you from the bottom of my overwhelmed, hot mess #homeschoolingwhileteaching heart ❤️!
Who else needed this #teacherhack? Tag your virtual teacherbestie!
Plans for the week ahead!Are you part of the Write Solutions Community yet?? If you are, I hope you liked this morning’s FREEBIE! If you’re not, follow the link in the comments to get your free Pandemic Digital Journaling activity! And watch your inbox for the next FREEBIE!
Can we be honest about this teaching from home while parenting thing for a minute?
Yes, I can capture beautiful moments with my phone. I am staying up way too late prepping like a first year preschool teacher to try to keep my guys engaged while I “teach” middle schoolers through my computer. (And BTW, preschool teachers- you ROCK!!!) But there are also some REALLY ridiculous moments too.
What happens when I jump into a Google Meet with my students?
Stuff like that first photo. And PS- doesn’t this kid know how precious toilet paper and tissue are right now?!?! I mean, COME ON!!!! A WHOLE box of tissue?!?! In like 30seconds! 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Show me the ugly truth of your #homeschoolingwhileteaching journey please! I know I can’t be alone! Tag me in it and throw that #homeschoolingwhileteachg hashtag on it!
We can do this! Our students are so appreciative. They need us right now. (And so do our actual kids) So let’s just laugh a little while we do ALL THE THINGS🤪
#teachermom #teachermomlife #distancelearning #distancelearningmom #googleclassroom #writesolutions #tptfs #igconnect4edu #iteachtoo #teachersofinsta #teachersofthegram #tpt #ntchat #boymom #quaranteaching @ Anywhere, USA
This content isn't available right now
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
