The gift-giving time of year is upon us and my Christmas list usually consists of tech items I want for myself and things I really want for my classroom. Wait... "You ask for things for your classroom for Christmas?" Yep. Every year. Amazon.com Widgets What a Techie Teacher Wants I love getting card stock, lamination pouches, and colored ink for my printer. And I always ask for … [Read more...]
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Preparing to Go Virtual: Plan for Success
Let's chat all about how you start preparing to go virtual to plan for success. Many of us feel lost and without clear directions, which is causing stress. Many of us WANT to start planning and prepping but don't know where to start. Preparing to Go Virtual: Back up to Spring First, let me start by telling you that in the Spring, I taught LIVE daily for 45 school days. I taught new … [Read more...]
Digital Learning Boot Camp
Get ready to go DIGITAL You guys asked for a DIGITAL Boot Camp, and we listened. Join us to grab ideas for teaching virtually, using digital learning games, and creating interactive classrooms for little learners. Most of this material is the same great content from last year, but we are updating some information as technology changes. Many of you have asked for longer access so we didn't … [Read more...]
Digital Learning Kindergarten Boot Camp
Each summer we offer a Kindergarten Boot Camp to all those interested in learning more about Kindergarten and hearing about Kindergarten from a current Kindergarten teacher. You guys asked me to put together a new type of boot camp, but this one dedicated to Digital Learning. Sign Up Here for More Info You can register for this experience by going HERE. We have TWO options! This … [Read more...]
Communication Platforms: Digital Learning Tools
Education just took a huge turn towards digital learning. Although things can seem scary, the learning curve may require just a slight adjustment. Maybe you just need some inspiration for digital learning tools to try. Let's talk all about digital learning tools for Communication Platforms. What are Communication Platforms? When we say Communication Platform, we mean a platform for you as the … [Read more...]
10 New Year Resolutions Teachers Should Make
10 New Year Resolutions Teachers Should Make is all about trying to make yourself into a better you, to focus on an area to improve upon. Teachers are masters of multitasking and honestly, they usually take on too many tasks and work on too many things. So how can we teachers resolve to improve? What kind of resolutions should we make to improve our overall lives? Here is a list of 10 New Year … [Read more...]
Save Your Sanity! How to Use Class Dojo to Redeem Points
Get ready to dive into How to Use Class Dojo. Let's start with talking about time. Guess what I don't have? Time to waste in the classroom tracking everyone's behavior and constantly rewarding those who are on track doing the wrong thing! Nor do I have time to constantly be correcting behaviors we don't want to see. Time is the enemy and I think I show you how Class Dojo can be your BFF. Class … [Read more...]
One-to-One with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 3
One-to-One with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 3 is the third installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I have implemented small groups of iPads into regular instruction and students are using devices for a few minutes every single day. To catch up, you can read about Part 1 here. You can read about Part 2 here. This was a hard phase is going 1:1 technology in the … [Read more...]
Assessing in Kindergarten using ESGI
Let's talk about Assessing in Kindergarten. My entire county uses ESGI and I get asked all the time if I like it. Do I REALLY Love ESGI? With ESGI the answer is simple. Yes. Many teachers ask me if I really like the assessment platform ESGI. The answer is simple; No. I do not really like ESGI. I really, really, REALLY love ESGI Kindergarten assessment. I honestly and truly use this software daily … [Read more...]
Letter Gg Learning Ideas
I love diving into letters with a letter of the week. I know many schools do not use a letter of the week anymore, but my school district requires it as we use Recipe for Reading. And honestly... it isn't a bad thing at all! So let's dive into the Letter Gg Ideas to make this letter meaningful. Letter Gg Learning Ideas With Gel Bags I do not just focus on one letter all week long. Instead I … [Read more...]
Why Do They Need All Those School Supplies?
Why Do They Need All Those School Supplies? One reoccurring topic at the end of every summer is school supplies! Why is that list so long? Do we really need to bring EVERYTHING on the list? WHY? Why Do They Need All Those School Supplies? First, let me inform you guys of a little secret. Supply lists are a HUGE pet peeve of MANY teachers. That is right... we hate them too. So why do we do … [Read more...]
Professional Development
Check out these Professional Development opportunities from Sharing Kindergarten. Presentation Bank for Profession Development:Need something specific? Just ask. 📓Assess But Don't Stress- Does assessment and data collection drive you crazy? It won't after you apply Mary's tips and tricks for making it quick and fun. Explore how to organize your assessments without stress while … [Read more...]