Today is my official 1 year blogiversary.
I am planning something special, but I just need a few more days. Hold tight because it is going to be worth it!
Today I am attending attended the Conference for GA Kindergarten teachers!
I got to meet Deanna in person!
(She is real, she does exist!)
Dream come true!!!
Now, I am a little tall and Deanna is a little short. But let me tell you- she is an awesome teacher.
Now, I am a little tall and Deanna is a little short. But let me tell you- she is an awesome teacher.
Nothing can get a teacher fired up about new ideas that going to a conference.
I need 10 teacher work days to get my booty in gear on revamping some curriculum in my classroom!
This morning, I attended two of Deanna’s seminars. The first was about integrating science and social studies into the common core. I thought I did this well, but I learned about 20+ ways to do it better.
The second session was about ELA with Common Core. I loved the examples and ideas presented here as well.
We had lunch and then I got to go to an iPads and iPods session (LOVE) and it was awesome!
It was presented by Kurt Schwengel of Rock and Roll Kindergarten.
It was presented by Kurt Schwengel of Rock and Roll Kindergarten.
I picked up a ton of new and exciting tips and apps for my devices in my classroom. I was also able to share of a few of my management tips with him. He explained to us ideas on making great listening centers! (Ummm… hello Daily 5!) so I jotted down some great ideas to try.
In case you are looking for some iPad or iPod management ideas, here is my presentation I gave this summer.
Lastly, I attended Kurt’s Integration of Technology into the classroom. (I can’t stay away from a change to learn about using technology in my room better.)
Overall, I loved every minute of it and learned so much. I wish I was attending tomorrow, but I miss my school babies and NEED to see them. I am going through teaching withdrawals here!
I need to be better about blogging about apps- so be on the lookout for some great Techy Tuesday posts coming soon!
Okay, I have GOT to work on the this blogiversary thingy (yeah, that is a word! At least in the world of Kindergarten it is!)
I was at the Florida Kindergarten Conference last week. I was also in Deanna Jump's sessions. You are going to have so much fun and learn so much from her. Enjoy yourself. Stay away from the DICE ladies. I spent over $50 in dice. FUN!!!!!
Happy Blogging!
Ann
Ah who are the dice ladies?? (reading the comment above haha) I am looking forward to reading your Techy Tuesday posts!! 🙂
Caitlin
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