Picture books are such a novel way of introducing a new concept or skill in mathematics and, because they are not used nearly often enough, introducing a few into a lesson can make it all the more memorable. Your school librarian will undoubtedly be able to suggest titles for any unit, but to get you started, here are [...]
May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Pictionary in the classroom
If you have been reading this blog for awhile, you know how much I love games in the classroom. They so often are irresistable to disengaged learners and they can help many students show what they know in a different way.
Today’s feature is…
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Watch-and-learn assistive tech solutions
Thank you ADHD & Autism Resource Blog! Today’s post on assistive technology is brilliant. It not only features many different tech tools that can be used in the classroom and beyond (e.g., apps, low-tech writing solutions), but video clips of each idea “in action”! If you are a visual learner and a teacher seeking more [...]
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Letters, numbers, and names
How do you differentiate individual lessons in your classroom? It can be as simple as offering different materials or setting varied objectives.
In this lesson on KC Kindergarten Times, learners had to post their names on this chart and figure out how many letters in their first name, how many vowels, how many syllables and so on.
Students can certainly use…
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
FUN FRIDAY: Boggle board
As Mrs. Rojas illustrates on her blog, Boggle doesn’t need to be used only as an indoor recess activity or literacy center choice, it can also be a constant part of your classroom decor.
Students can work in pairs during a writing center, or can…
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Acing math
As often as possible, learning should feel like fun and games. Get the fun started in your classroom using only an ordinary deck of playing cards. Visit the site The Positive Engagement Project for games covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percents, decimals, patterns, positive and negative integers.
Why am I so crazy about these…
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Do you flex?
Loved this post from passion4theprofession about using flexible groupings and active learning structures in the classroom. You will find a few ideas for encouraging student engagement in this post along with a printable handout that can be used to create quick groupings and partnerships.
While you are on the site, browse…
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: More ideas for teaching tweets
Don’t miss these fresh ideas for teaching, supporting, and differentiating with…
May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Science and stories
Get your literature-loving students hooked on science by featuring kiddie lit and other trade books during science lessons. Ms. Winston’s Blog will give you lots of ideas for getting started.
She reviews three professional resources and shares some …
