Going to One to 1:1: Part 4 is the fourth installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I have just moved from almost one-to-one with technology to actually being one-to-one iPads in the classroom.To catch up: You can read about Part 1 here. You can read about Part 2 here.You can read about Part 3 here. This is the stage that was the easiest for me because everything was fair and … [Read more...]
Treasured Year Long Scrapbook for Kindergarten
Each year, we collect work examples and art projects to create our year-long scrapbook for Kindergarten. It is something that takes time and effort BUT it is so worth it in the end. Many of you have asked to see the inside of our Kindergarten scrapbook. I got permission to show my one child. I hide her name and the class pictures, but I labeled what is behind the picture to keep the rest of my … [Read more...]
Dear Teacher Moms… I See You
Dear Teacher Moms,To all those teacher moms out there... I see you. Teacher moms... I see you. First, I see you waking up especially early and getting your children up and out the door before the sun is even up. You get the littlest ones to child care as the door opens to jet across town to get to school on time. One false move on the traffic flow, train crossing, or even volume could make … [Read more...]
Freebie Printable for Traveling with Kids
How many of you are traveling with kids and are looking for help with the trip? Local trip or long-distance trip. By plane, boat, car... however you are going, we want to help! I wanted to create a freebie, printable pack of activities anyone and everyone can use on their adventures. Maybe you have a field trip coming up? Or maybe you are looking for something to send home with your students … [Read more...]
Engaging Moments in ELA
A few years ago, I started a mission for engagement in my classroom. My mission was to create at one engaging moment each and every day and my mission still is to keep creating engaging moments. I want to help you with examples of how I made this happen in my classroom. You will not see anything over the top or invasive to a classroom. Instead, you will see tried and true FUN learning activities … [Read more...]
Examples of Engaging Moments in Math
A few years ago, I started a mission for engagement in my classroom. My mission was to create at one engaging moment each and every day and my mission still is to keep creating engaging moments. I want to help you with examples of how I made this happen in my classroom. You will not see anything over the top or invasive to a classroom. Instead, you will see tried and true FUN learning activities … [Read more...]
One Engaging Moment Every Day
I learned a little trick a few years ago that started to change my classroom around. It wasn't hard, nor time consuming. It was a very small thing that starting evolving all my teaching practices and lesson plans. What did I do? I started making sure I had ONE engaging moment every day. This moment was for me and for my students. When I Started Teaching My first year teaching I worked around the … [Read more...]
Efficiently Organize Osmos in the Classroom
Who here is a huge fan of Osmo... like me? I love Osmo. I have helped to make Osmo Words and Numbers even better in your classroom. Here is how you can organize Osmos in the classroom. (This will help keep those Osmo tiles in their place.) Organize Osmos in the Classroom? Osmo is an amazing learning tool parents and teachers can use with iPads and Kindles to enhance the device like never before! … [Read more...]
Must Dos for Mid-Year Planning
What are the Must Dos for Mid-Year Planning? This is a great time to make a game plan and use your time wisely to improve your classroom, tackle that endless to-do list without students in the classroom, and make your classroom function and flow like never before. Let's tackle the Must Dos for Mid-Year Planning. What is Mid-Year Planning? Sometimes the school calendar sets up teacher workdays … [Read more...]
Great Learning Game for Kids
Great learning games for kids are a fun way to sneak a little bit of learning into our classroom. I want to share a few great game options with you. Many of these are on sale now and this week with Black Friday. Additionally, these games are timeless and can be used year after year. Learning Games for 3-5 Years Old (Preschoolers) 1. The Cat in the Hat I Can Do That Card Game First, this may look … [Read more...]
Must Dos for Meet the Teacher
What are the Must Dos for Meet the Teacher? Meet the teacher is the special time when your soon to be students get to come meet you and you get to meet them. Parents can ask questions. Students can get excited and calm their nerves. And teachers should use this time to put families at ease and to get important information from families. Let's break this down into two parts. The first part can … [Read more...]
How to Make and Use a Star Chart
Let me show you how to make and use a star chart in your classroom. I need to start by saying I didn't invent idea, but I saw this in a neighboring classroom and decided to make it my own. This was created 13 full school years ago and it works just as awesome today as it did the first year. Here is how to make a star chart and how to use one in your classroom. Step 1: What you will Need -1 large … [Read more...]
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