As teachers, we are always looking for ways to complete formative assessments with students in the classroom, and there is no better way to engage students than Plickers. Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices. Check out the video below to get […]
End of the Year FLIPBOOKS for Grades 2-5
I’ve been working on these end of the year flipbooks, which I thought would be a great way to end the year. I wanted my kids to reflect on the previous year, start planning a bit about their summer, as well to start thinking ahead to next school year. Included in each of the packets […]
Downloading YouTube Videos for Your Students!
Many schools don’t allow YouTube for students, but maybe you still want to show your kiddos those videos in online platforms. If you’re using an online classroom such as Google Classroom or Blackboard, you probably will need to upload instructional videos, and many times these videos are from YouTube. It’s as EASY as this… […]
The Power of Spiral Math Reviews
Since I started teaching eleven years ago, I have always given my kids morning work. Sometimes math, at other times a writing prompt, sometimes a fun little page just to get their brains working in the morning. BUT, the best and most meaningful curriculum tool that I’ve brought into my classroom is the daily math […]
Communication and Collaboration: Flipping, Connecting, and Sharing
In this post, I wanted to share a few ways we can start having conversations and collaborate online. There are two sections below, each with a different take on how we can collaborate and communicate with students, parents, and each other. 1. Educational Online Forums 2. Digital Portfolios —————————————————————————————————————— Educational Online Forums If you’re […]
Virtual Field Trips, Video Conferences, and Connecting with Experts
When I started teaching 9 years ago, one of my students’ favorite projects was when we got to write to our pen pal buddies in Florida. Of course, when the letters came in from our pen pals, this was even more exciting. Pen Paling is still a great way to engage students, and the Internet […]
Movie Making to Connect with Audiences!
One of the best ways to connect kids to an authentic audience, while engaging them in learning is through movie making and video. Whether we like it or not, students watch video ALL THE TIME! They are on Vine, Snapchat, YouTube, and every other video platform out there. I have found that when kids know […]
The 411 on QR Codes in the Classroom
I know QR codes have been around for a while, but I don’t think we can discount the power of the code. There are literally thousands of ways we could use QR codes in the classroom, motivating and engaging students. In my opinion, the best part about QR Codes is that they have the power […]
Formative Assessment the Fun Way!
As teachers, we know that we are ALWAYS assessing, and then of course using that information to guide our instruction. With the help of technology, that task has never been easier. Below are four tools that can help you assess daily understanding of material and information in your classroom. Kahoot The great thing about Kahoot […]
Get Your Students Questioning!
I try to teach my kids how to ask good questions. I have tried the “skinny vs. meaty” thing, and a few other strategies to get my kids thinking and creating both easy and higher level questions. It all seems to work when I am guiding the conversation or am pushing the kids at […]
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