Quality Resources and edTech for Grades 3-5
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 started! Happy Teaching! -Dan M…. Read More
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 are the following: *Interviewing a… Read More
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… Go to the YouTube video… Read More
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 spiral review. A spiral review… Read More
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 thinking about flipping your classroom,… Read More
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 has opened up new opportunities… Read More