Hey teacher friend! Would you like some tips for working from home with kids, pets, and other family members that also need attention and space? I have a free workshop called “Teacher Work from Home Tips” and I invite you to check out the replay! In this 40 minute on-demand training, I will answer your most pressing questions about managing work from home! I have been a work at home teacher for over 10 years - and my significant other also works from home. Learn from our ... Read More about Free Tips for Working From Home Teacher Workshop
PREPARING FOR ELA STANDARDIZED TESTING – THE SUBTLE WAY
Preparing students for the ELA standardized tests is always a stressful time - not just for students but teachers alike. Preparation is the key and there's one way to prepare students for the ELA standardized tests also synonymous with Naplan Language Conventions (ACARA). Students are assessed on their competency in spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation skills at the specific grade/year level. So, what is that one thing that can easily be capitalized on and will instantly get a ... Read More about PREPARING FOR ELA STANDARDIZED TESTING – THE SUBTLE WAY
Sentence Strip Timeline Activity
A sentence strip timeline activity is a great option to review a unit of study with your students in the upper elementary classroom. Many elementary teachers use sentence strips for handwriting and sentence practice, but teachers of older grades can use this handy resource too. The paper Sentence Strips are a great length and width, and they have a straight line printed on them, so they can be adapted for math, science, (and my favorite) history and reading activities. Two ... Read More about Sentence Strip Timeline Activity
Graphing Smarties
Graphing Smarties was created as a fun activity for my students to complete while learning from home during the Coronavirus closure. I wanted to send my students a treat but also incorporate a fun learning activity! To complete the activity I sen two packages of Smarties to each student along with the worksheet. I included two versions of the activity for your convenience. The first worksheet can be used in the classroom. The second worksheet has a note asking students to email ... Read More about Graphing Smarties
The online educator searches Classroom Freebies for Digital Point of View
New distance learning, remote virtual online teachers- here you go! Videos teaching point of view must include Flocabulary! This video is addicting. It is FREE to watch the video (the activities to teach point of view that come with a paid subscription are great too though) One of my favorite point of view lessons is from Teaching with a Mountain view! Using a single picture to help differentiate point of view along with FREE printables makes this a great place to start! But ... Read More about The online educator searches Classroom Freebies for Digital Point of View