Virtual learning is coming for my school for at least a few weeks. But let's face it, it will most likely be on the table all year. Let me walk you through students kits I am creating for students. You can see how I am collecting materials, putting the kits together, and making hands on learning a MUST for my learners. In one day, I worked on setting up my room with technology by creating … [Read more...]
Preparing To Go Virtual
I am now preparing to go virtual with my classroom. Word came down that my school is officially go virtual for at least a few weeks. After Labor Day, we may go back to traditional learning with Covid-19 safety measures in place or with a hybrid model for learning. For right now, all our students will receive virtual teaching for a few weeks but also have the option to extend this through … [Read more...]
Phonics Tools: Paper & Digital Learning Tools
Last time I showed you my plan for working with students on math skills and it was a HIT so today I back to talk to you all about how we can tackle phonics skills (with some ELA options) in here too. Let's dive into Phonics Tools: Paper and Digital Options. What Could Be Our Phonics Tools? Phonics Tools can be a collection of those materials you already have on hand to teach phonics to … [Read more...]
How to Make and Manage No Contact Centers
The big question in education is how can we keep students in one room, engaging our learners, and still allowing them to be well... KIDS?! Every school and every district will have different needs, but one thing I am sure that will be the same is this: no contact. So let's dive into how we can still make and manage no contact centers in Kindergarten. What Do I Call Centers? Every teacher, … [Read more...]
Math Tools: Paper & Digital Learning Tools
Every day I think about HOW I am going to reach all my learners in the upcoming year with the limitation mounting. Then, add to it that at any moment we could move from traditional to virtual school... again. Are you stressed about all this too?! My stress relieving solution hit me... a math tool kit that includes paper and digital options.Introducing a solution to your problems and mine... … [Read more...]
