Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…lifesaver when my family moved from New Hampshire to North Carolina. I love living in the South now, but it was definitely culture shock at the time! Writing poetry enabled…

5 Reasons to Use Nearpod in the Classroom

…the lesson again and again. Other premium features include adding websites, audio, and longer video recordings. 5. The last reason why I love Nearpod is the plethora of already-made teacher…

5 Engaging Ways to Introduce New Content

…a lantern aloft in the belfry-arch Of the North-Church-tower, as a signal-light,– One if by land, and two if by sea; And I on the opposite shore will be, Ready…

Teachers, Help MrOwl Help YOU!

…much more! I discovered MrOwl last year when the founders, Becky and Arvind Raichur, asked me to review MrOwl and share my feedback about how to make the platform more…

Quiet Signals and Timers

…timer on their Smartphone as a count down or count up timer. The obvious problem with using this strategy is that you have to have your phone on and you…

Mathematical Problem Solving: Mindsets Matter

…best way to teach math. Furthermore, these insights are making it possible to foster a love of math in ALL students! Last year I discovered Dr. Jo Boaler’s book, Mathematical…

Plickers Made Easy with Task Cards

…assessment tool, but it can be used for much more than assessment. In fact, teachers are using it for everything from digital exit tickets to checking attendance or even taking…

Interactive Teaching Made Easy

…Images for Plickers Plickers K-5 Facebook Group Sign Up Plickers Pinterest Board Plickers 101: Easy Digital Exit Tickets and More! (Blog post) Plickers 102: Innovative Ways to Use Plickers (Blog…

Interactive Whiteboards and Web Tools

…images) Laura’s Task Card Products with Images for Plickers Plickers Facebook Groups – Sign up for the Elementary or Secondary group Plickers Pinterest Board Plickers 101: Easy Digital Exit Tickets