If you haven’t used Google Earth in a while, maybe you haven’t seen what has happened! Ready for it? Google Earth is now online! No more clunky desktop apps that need to be downloaded! All you need is a computer, Chromebook, laptop and an internet connection. Have students go to earth.google.com to get started! Here are 3 ways to use… Read More
Teach Vocabulary LIKE A BOSS
Need some help with your vocabulary instruction? Need to bring in a few new resources to help your kiddos become engaged in vocabulary? This pre-taped webinar will explore a few new ideas, tips, and resources that will help you teach vocabulary LIKE A BOSS! SPOILER ALERT! Watch the entire video to find out how to get a few FREE resources… Read More
Poetry They Will LOVE! Close Reading with Lyrics
My students love music as much as I do and close reading can be difficult, so why not start deep reading with something that students love? The songs included will allow students to think deeply using the questions that are based on each song, as well as to further their understanding of how to pick text apart. These packets have… Read More
Teaching About Brazilian Culture AND the 2016 Summer Olympics
My kids have been obsessed with the summer Olympics lately, so I thought, hey why not teach about Brazilian culture in social studies for the rest of the school year? There are so many great things to teach about, especially with the Amazon Rain forest at the heart of Brazil. Check out some of the ideas below!! Of course, we will be… Read More
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 are the following: *Interviewing a… Read More