Quiet Signals and Timers

…make use of new technologies. Online Timers – If you have an interactive white board in your classroom, or even a desktop computer, online timers make great quiet signals. You can…

Honoring Francie: Share the Love on Caring Classrooms

…engagement projects. Examples include requests for science and math materials, books for literature circles, financial literacy resources, service project materials, art supplies, musical instruments, and so much more! Caring Classrooms…

Fun Countdown Timers for the Classroom

…discovered a wonderful FREE website with a variety of creative and fun timers. Online Stopwatch has over a dozen timers for counting up and counting down, including the countdown timers…

Leprechaun Luck Math Game Digital Challenge

…this problem, I decided to make a digital version of Leprechaun Luck that students could play online, while in the classroom or when playing from home. The game itself was…

Teachers, Help MrOwl Help YOU!

Wouldn’t it be awesome to find a free tech tool for creating collections of online resources, photos, and documents all in one place? Look no further! Welcome to MrOwl, a…

What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

…roll a die, use an online tool, etc. On each team, the student whose number was called writes the answer on the team response board. They may not receive any…

Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…perfect for teaching students how simple poems can express everyday experiences through imagery and precise language. About a month ago, Kristine and I connected online and I invited her to…

How to Get Started with Boom Cards

Whether you’ll be starting the school year online, in the classroom, or both, one of your biggest challenges will be finding digital resources that can be adapted for the new…

Google Classroom Management Tips

…in the checkbox. Online Discussion Tips – Students have the ability to start a discussion on an assignment. The display is similar to a forum or a chat window. You…