Do you use QR listening centers in your classroom? Let me tell you about the game changing way listening centers can revolutionize your classroom! Sitting in my classroom thinking about how I could incorporate speaking and listening standards in a meaningful way for my students. When I looked at listening center ideas I knew it had to be rigorous, it had to have student engagement at its core and it had to be sustainable (because teachers have NEGATIVE time!) If students have to be able to ... Read More about Secrets of New QR Listening Centers – 1 Month Free
Groundhog Day Activities to Integrate into Your Own Curriculum
Groundhog Day is about as quirky as a celebration can get. It's not quite a holiday, and it's definitely not science. But it sure is a great opportunity to learn and have some fun! I'd like to share some ideas for integrating Groundhog Day activities into your own curriculum to save you time and maximize your students' learning! Unscientific as the legends about the day are, Groundhog Day has at least two points that might connect to your science ... Read More about Groundhog Day Activities to Integrate into Your Own Curriculum
Crate Lesson Planning
When I did the post about Curriculum Mapping, Betsy K. asked in the comments about what my lesson planning crate was and how to organize lesson plans, so I thought maybe I would throw together a quick post to explain! Knowing how to organize your lesson plans and lesson plan book in your elementary classroom makes it really easy for you to find the resources you need quickly and efficiently. Which means your third grade students will get the writing prompt you have prepared in seconds. ... Read More about Crate Lesson Planning
Winter Math Games and Activities
Winter is a great time for using Math games and activities. These games and activities make learning Math fun and more engaging. When children enjoy activities, they learn better because they are more engaged. Teachers have known this for a long time. Hands on activities also help prepare children for more abstract concepts later. Winter Math ... Read More about Winter Math Games and Activities
The Versatility of Editable Flipbooks
Flipbooks are undeniably known for their versatility. They scaffold the structure of a piece of writing, be it a persuasive, narrative, biography or an informative report. Needless to say, they are also a handy visual tool, and look simply impressive. They can be used for just about any subject or topic: 1. Scaffolding the structural components of a writing genre. 2. Helping students organize/organise their writing in an Informative Report. 3. Writing a ... Read More about The Versatility of Editable Flipbooks