I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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Using the TREE OCTOPUS to Teach Students to Evaluate Websites
Today's students have always known the internet. They have grown up in a world where much of the information we read each day comes from online sources. With this it's important for them to learn how to evaluate websites and decide which ones are credible. For that - try the tree octopus! Updated October 5, 2023 Yes, yes - you're probably thinking I'm ridiculously insane right now if you've never heard of this before. However, go do a … [Read more...] about Using the TREE OCTOPUS to Teach Students to Evaluate Websites
Summer Learning Ideas
If you are a teacher looking for some activities for your students to do this summer, OR if you are a parent who wants to keep your child from the dreaded "summer slide" - this post is for you! Reading Find out if there is a local reading program. Or maybe your state has one. Do some checking and see what you can find! Set aside a little bit of time each day to read! Even as little as 15-20 minutes will do wonders to keep your … [Read more...] about Summer Learning Ideas
Top 5 Online Fun Activities for Kids – Guest Post by Catherine Ross!
I'm so excited to have Catherine Ross guest blogging today! If you're looking for some great ways to incorporate technology into your day - these are it! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In my experience, kids learn best when they’re having fun. No matter what subject you’re teaching, if you can find a way to engage the kids, hold their interest and customize the learning experience all the while ensuring that they’re having a … [Read more...] about Top 5 Online Fun Activities for Kids – Guest Post by Catherine Ross!
5 Back to School STEM Challenges You Gotta Try
It's back to school time again, and what better way to get off to a great start than with some back to school STEM challenges? (Trick question -- there is no better way!) Let's welcome our guest writer, Kerry Tracy! She has been creating STEM Challenges for years, and today is going to share some of her favorites for back-to-school! Let's get the "why" out of the way, so we can get to the fun stuff: Top 5 Reasons to Do Back to … [Read more...] about 5 Back to School STEM Challenges You Gotta Try
Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
September 11 Flipbook {Patriot Day}
These September 11th flip books allow students a chance to learn more about this day they weren't alive to witness. If you already have great activities, books, videos, or reading materials to celebrate 9/11, this is a great way for students to consolidate all of that information into one place. In the end, each student has their own flipbook to help them remember everything they've learned during your September 11 discussion. WHAT YOU … [Read more...] about September 11 Flipbook {Patriot Day}
Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Winter Holidays in the Language Arts Classroom
Some language arts activities were just made for this time of year! Which is why today we are diving into winter holidays in the language arts classroom. Reading a play - what's better than enjoying A Christmas Carol with your kids during a season when they are so ready for interactive activities anyway? Funny holiday poems - perfect for kids in the upper elementary or middle school grades who are just too grown up for "'Twas the Night Before … [Read more...] about Winter Holidays in the Language Arts Classroom
