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Death By PowerPoint No Longer…Nearpod TO THE RESCUE! [UPDATED]
During planning one day, my literacy coach proposed that my team engage students in a review of material in a manner similar to the game “Jeopardy.” However, why not have each student work on a device at their desk to answer instead of answering out loud as one large class? This was genius- why not?!…
Read Full PostBack to School Goals Linky
Thanks to Jess over at I {Heart} Recess for helping us teachers stay accountable by setting various goals for ourselves through a fun linky party! Personal- I find myself the happiest when I have downtime for myself. I always enjoy coming home from a stressful day and having time to unwind in front of my favorite…
Read Full PostFreedom Train
As a teacher, I try to maximize a learning experience by tying together multiple pieces in efforts to create a more comprehensive picture. One of the ways I recently did this was by signing up to attend a play based on a book, called “Freedom Train.” The book level is above my third graders’ reading…
Read Full PostMy Best Principal
Have you heard of ASCD? [“ASCD is a membership organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.”] I receive their magazine “Educational Leadership” monthly. At the end of the magazine, there is a section called, “Tell Me About A Time…” where readers (just like us!) can write…
Read Full PostI <3 Technology!
Technology has changed the way I teach. There are just some things I cannot live without. Below I have compiled the resources I use on a daily basis and that have transformed the way I teach and my students learn. (FYI: the Screen Capture button on my computer does not work, so I had to…
Read Full PostAnchor Charts
DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?? I am such a visual person that in order for me to learn I have to “See” it. I know my students learn in many ways and a visual aide may help the information sink in deeper. Plus, it helps me teach a concept when I can refer to…
Read Full PostRespect
This month’s character trait at my school is: Respect. Teachers are asked to discuss the trait in class throughout the month, encourage students to display that trait in their everyday lives as well as show some themed video clips here and there. My students know the word respect and were able to provide lots of…
Read Full PostMy Teammates (over the years)
I have been so blessed to have always had a great team to work with. My colleagues and I became very close friends and are still in contact today. Building these strong relationships enabled us to rely on one another in and outside the school building. I’m quite blessed and hope my luck of great…
Read Full PostYou Might Be a Teacher If…
Thank you to Tanya over at A+ Firsties (click on pic for website) for this hilarious linky party! 1. Pencil and Apple graphics make you stop dead in your tracks at the hopes of something cutesy for your classroom! 2. You discipline other adult’s children in public (most often strangers!) 3. You recycle EVERYTHING! Your…
Read Full PostPaideia Seminar
I was just recently trained in utilizing Paideia seminars as a teaching strategy during my Literacy block. It was quite an intensive in-service, full of information, examples, and brainstorming sessions. As most things in my life, I learn by doing. So, planning everything out in detail was becoming too frustrating. I had a general outline I…
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