Preparing for face to face learning was a little different this year. If this is a challenge you are facing, I am hoping I can help you out as well with these tips and tricks. Afterall, this year is anything BUT normal. We Are Going Face to Face We got the word that our school system was going to move towards a face to face learning option. They gave us about a week to prepare for this … [Read more...]
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...]
Seesaw Idea for Kindergarten Teachers
You must see this amazing Seesaw Idea for Kindergarten Teachers and Seesaw Activities for first grade. Not only is it smart, but this makes it so easy for the students and parents to know exactly what to do every day. I can't wait to share with you the idea and HOW to make it work with little learners. I can't wait to share with you these Seesaw tips for teachers. How We Are Starting the … [Read more...]
Preparing To Go Virtual: Student Tool Kits
Have you thought about Student Tool Kits? Virtual learning is coming to 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 tools 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. One day, I worked on setting … [Read more...]
Preparing To Go Virtual: Teacher Command Center
My eyes are on a Teacher Command Center as I prepare to go virtual. I am now preparing for virtual teaching in my classroom. Word came down that my school is officially going 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 … [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! $20 and … [Read more...]
How to Use Digital Learning Files
You guys have been asking and asking me for Digital Learning Files. Good news. I FINALLY have found the time to get the rolling out and provide you all some how-to-use digital learning files help. My Big Plan About 10 months ago, I formulated a plan that would have blown everyone who attended I Teach K this summer away using the book, The Very Impatient Caterpillar. I grabbed this book for … [Read more...]
Simple Ideas for Seesaw Success
Digital learning can be so easy to use and learn through an educational platform called Seesaw. Let me share some simple ideas for Seesaw success. Check out how to make a Seesaw activity. What is Seesaw? Seesaw is described as a "learning loop between students, teachers, and families." It is a great platform that can act as a one-stop for digital learning. It can also easily be used in a … [Read more...]
Interactive Classrooms with Bitmojis
Have you seen these unbelievably awesome interactive classrooms with Bitmojis!? They are a fun, interactive, and highly engaging way to appeal to students digitally. Let me show you a few FUN interactive classroom ideas. Example of an Interactive Classroom Check out my initial, simple interactive classroom. I made this to aid my family in logging into the correct digital learning site with … [Read more...]
Simple Boom Learning Tutorials And Troubleshooting
Check out this Boom Learning Tutorials because we are in LOVE with BOOM LEARNING and we know you are going to be too. That being said, if you are here, it is because you have some questions about how Boom Learning works or need some troubleshooting help. Please look through here and reach out if you can’t resolve whatever is going on. How do I sign up for a Boom Learning … [Read more...]
Reward & Motivate Learners in Digital Learning
Reward & Motivate Learners: Managing a classroom in a classroom is one skill set, but what about managing a digital classroom? Let's talk about some fun and unique ways to reward and motivate learners in a digital learning environment. Before Digital Learning My classroom uses the free site Class Dojo to manage communication, and portfolios, and to reward students for the good choices … [Read more...]
Distance Learning: Easy Tips to Make It Work
Distance learning can make many of us experienced teachers feel like we are brand new teachers and leave many of us craving to help! As a current classroom teacher, I want to share some of our distance learning tips to make it work better. Tip 1: Turn Your Home into a Classroom See if you can take an area of your home into your classroom. My students specifically ASKED me for calendar … [Read more...]