Symmetry isn’t really all that difficult of a concept, that is, until my kids get to a test and mix it up with the word “congruent.” For the last few years, I have been doing this lesson with my kids during Valentine’s Day week and they have a ton of fun. First, you’ll […]

First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who gave me feedback, helped me edit products, and gave advice. Every single person who helped and continues to help me with this process makes every educational resource a higher quality for our kiddos! So, thank you! To say thank you, we are having a GIVEAWAY!! Enter […]

When I was young, I LIVED for DBQs! I guess I didn’t really think about it too much at the time, but I loved that there was an answer right there in front of me; I just needed to look closely at a picture. As a VERY visual learner, being able to see history through primary sources […]

I had the chance to try out Google Expeditions today at the NYSCATE conference in Rochester. A buddy of mine told me about this new trial program from Google, called Google Expeditions. When he first told me that students used a cardboard box to travel to locations that are controlled by teachers, I laughed and […]

One of the most difficult and time-consuming pieces of using iPads in your room is finding appropriate apps. Below are a few apps that can help students create, communicate with peers, and collaborate with each other and those in their school. Big Cat Learning App Suite: These apps are now FREE! These apps allow young […]

Learn the fundamentals of digital citizenship through animated, choose-your-own adventure interactive experiences, designed for grades 6-9. Invite students to explore digital dilemmas, make good (and not-so-good) decisions, and try out possible solutions through stories and mini-games – all without risking their real-world reputations. Discover how Common Sense Education’s award-winning digital literacy and citizenship curriculum seamlessly integrates into blended-learning environments. -Common […]

Finding apps isn’t difficult. Finding education apps is only a bit more challenging. Finding free education apps is also possible. Finding free education apps worth downloading is a different story entirely. Before browsing through the apps below, let me tell you about a site that, if you haven’t visited already, you should probably go look […]

It’s tough to help kids understand something they weren’t around for…but, that’s true of all history, I suppose. It’s just so different because of 9/11 being so recent for the adults of our country. One of the ways I teach my kids about 9/11 is by reading a few picture books. Some of the best I […]

Using music in the classroom can be unbelievably powerful. Some of the most powerful lessons I have taught have had song lyrics as the base. Whether you are looking for a simple and fun way to teach theme or main idea, or you are teaching something a bit more specific, like the Civil Rights, there is […]

Whether you’re a new Blogger or have been Blogging for years, there are a lot of new and FUN ways to engage your students through your Blog. BUT…with all of the gadgets we can add to our pages, there is one tip I will give you. Don’t lose sight of what a Blog actually is. […]