The Power of Audio Books
…out how to connect several students via headphone adapters connected together. I assigned one student in each group the role of “Audio Captain” who would start and stop the audio…
…out how to connect several students via headphone adapters connected together. I assigned one student in each group the role of “Audio Captain” who would start and stop the audio…
…way poets can break all the rules and write from the heart that appeals to kids. I experienced this myself, and I often observed it in my students. My own…
…classrooms for the first time after a summer away, feeling a bit overwhelmed by those four blank walls staring back at us. We have a variety of visions as to…
…the experiment yourself so you know what issues might arise. Any time an experiment does not go just the way it should is the perfect opportunity to discuss variables outside…
…you want a quick and easy way to share links with your students? Give Symbaloo a try! Symbaloo is a visual bookmarking tool in which users create a collection of…
…which involves one digit numbers. For third through fifth grade teachers, the Medium and Hard levels involve two digit numbers, and the Expert level involves three digit numbers. You can…
…fantastic contest called Share the Love on DonorsChoose in which we raised over $3,000 in donations, and helped complete the funding on 14 different DonorsChoose projects. We also gave away…
…problem. Tips for Using Showdown Showdown is a fast-paced, interactive, and fun way to review content and skills. However, it does have some limitations. Showdown is not designed for in-depth…
…That’s why when you don’t get a good night’s sleep, you are more irritable. Given the high levels of stimulation and stressors for most kids, the most important way you…
…and problem solving skills. Try This: Rather than reading a script as a whole class, divide your class into groups for reader’s theater. This way, each student gets more actual…
…I want to share with you an idea for “building a bridge” between home and school. It is quite simple! Many parents have Smartphones these days, and most phones have…
…if we miss a step. (I intentionally skip a step or two just to make sure they notice.) After I feel that they know the correct way to play the…
