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Step by step instructions for how to make a pencil catapult for a fun and hands-on STEM activity. What are you going to launch?
Back to School is right around the corner for us and I am SUPER excited to kick of this school year with some fun, hands-on and engaging resources for The
This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free
Today was our first day back at school after Christmas Break. I always have a little bit of nervous, excited energy when we come back to school after a break, and I certainly did this time. Last night I could hardly sleep and I tossed and turned thinking about seeing my students again and starting […]
Back to School is right around the corner for us and I am SUPER excited to kick of this school year with some fun, hands-on and engaging resources for The
On the first week of the new school year, I like to play games where I really get to know a lot about my students and they learn a bit about me, too. There are many great first day activities, but I chose an easy dice game this year. I stumbled upon this idea over at Pinterest. I found plenty of similar ideas, but I created a poster to meet my students' need. I am sharing with you my poster that you can download for free. Just print and play! The rule of this game is very simple. Children will roll the dice and then share something about themselves, depending on the number they rolled. Share this Facebook Twitter Pinterest
Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
When I have a class where the students don't know each other already, I like to break the ice with this tried-and-true activity. It opens ...
Seriously, pat yourself on the back.
Look at the pictures and write their names in order to complete the crossword, then find the secret message.
Happy August! Many of you will be getting back at it this month and with that comes new folders, new markers, and now, new forms! Whether you’re a new school social worker just starting out or looking to update the outdated forms you’ve been using since the mid 90’s, the pack is sure to meet ...
As I worked to develop some of my minor characters, I decided to give one a stutter. Then I had to figure out how to write a stutter. Fortunately for me, I have a lot of resources to tap into for m…
Today I am brining you the perfect combination of back to school ice-breakers and games for those first days of school! Back to school is a crazy time and we all want to hit the ground running. There are routines and procedures to teach and we are ready to get to them the second those kids walk in the door. Building community and getting to know
Why Teach Music
Introduction About this lesson In this music tech lesson, students will write a short rap within a provided structure, create […]
Check out these 9 first week of school activities for your students. They help to forge those lasting bonds for a successful year!
It is the goal of these nursing mnemonics to provide an easy quick-guide to simplify the concepts of pharmacology.
In order to be open to creativity
Here are some of our favorite study herbs that can help you cope with stress, stay focused, and calm your mind during this hectic back to school season!
Back in the day when I taught at a public school, I didn’t even think twice about my scope and sequence. This was all provided for me and standardized across
Back to School is right around the corner for us and I am SUPER excited to kick of this school year with some fun, hands-on and engaging resources for The
Skoleboller are popular sweet cardamom buns filled with a bit of vanilla custard in the center and topped with icing and shredded coconut.
This is a fun worksheet to practice the present continuous tense. Students have to look at the pictures and write what the people are doing.
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Come get slapped in the mouth by this big ol' batch of random pics!
12 Infographics That Will Help You Improve Your Grammar and Spelling. Insights to help you grow your business.
The Utopian Impulse: Buckminster Fuller and the Bay Area, up through July 29 “The Bay Area has long attracted dreamers, progressives, nonconformists, and designers. Buckminster Fuller was all of these, and although he never lived in San Francisco, his ideas have spawned many local experiments in technology, design, and sustainability. The first to consider Fuller’s […]
During this time of year I start to change up the way I do guided reading/reading groups. The majority of my kiddos are well above grade level, so they are working on reading skills and strategies more than actually learning how to read. It's such a neat transition to watch my students go from "learning how to read" to "reading to learn." So, I have started mixing things up a bit. My groups that are above grade level get together each day to read through a story (chapter book, non-fiction book, or reader's theatre normally). While those groups are working through the book together and completing pre/during/post reading activities, I am sitting with the kiddos that need a little extra help (and they are doing the same thing as the other groups, just on their level!). So, right now when you walk in my room during reading groups, my kids are sitting with their groups, reading a book together, and talking (about the book, hopefully!). With that being said, it can get a little noisy and off-topic during this time (which makes it difficult for me to focus on the group I am meeting with at the time!). So, I've decided to give each person a job for their group. Tomorrow, before we head to reading groups, I will explain and assign reading group jobs! Each student will wear their "job chain" around their neck so that they remember what is expected of them. Here are the job chains: The back of each chain has a the explanation: You can click on the pictures below to download a copy of these! I just cut all of the circles out, glued them to black construction paper (put the picture on one side and the expectation on the other), laminated, punched a hole, and used yarn for the chain! I DESPISE cutting out circles, but sometimes rectangles can be a little pokey, so I figured it was worth the extra time. {Clipart and Fonts courtesy of DJ Inkers} I realize that this won't solve all of my problems, but my students are pretty good about keeping up with their classroom jobs, so I'm hoping this will be a success as well! I do go around and talk with each group as they are working so that I am still meeting with all of my kiddos. I also plan on using these with my struggling group even though I am with them for the majority of the time. I'm hoping this will help give them a little confidence and allow them to take ownership of their time together! I will also use these jobs anytime we do group work!
Writing a narrative. Key words and drawing given. The topic is motivating, isn't it? I used it as a test.I'm also going to upload the tips I gave them to face this kind of writings. - ESL worksheets
