Quality Resources and edTech for Grades 3-5
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 to give students an authentic… Read More
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 is that students can have… Read More
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 the rug while I read… Read More
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 need some bottles of paint…. Read More
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 below for your chance to… Read More
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 was huge for me, and… Read More