A gorgeous classroom library

I think I am obsessed with classroom libraries. Actually, I KNOW I am obsessed with classroom libraries so I love featuring them every so often on this blog. Today’s choice is from Lessons with Laughter. It is organized with colored tape and is clearly functional and beautiful.

I believe that a well-organized library is a phenomenal [Read more…]

FUN FRIDAY: Sequencing game in world languages

Not only do I think this game from Creative Language Class serves as a motivating tool for learning new words, reading in a new language, and collaborating with peers, but it also [Read more…]

Differentiating word work

The Differentiation Destination has what you need if you are seeking ideas for supporting diverse learners in word work activities. You will even find ideas for integrating technology and using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in this post.

FUN FRIDAY: Sleep on it

Soooo cute! On her resource-rick website, Shari Sloane, an educator and consultant, features important first words on pillowcases. These might be distributed to all students (they could even be made by students with fabric markers and old linens) or they could be given to just a few learners needing extra practice. Maybe even an end-of-the-year […]

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 […]

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…

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 go up to the board and silently write down found words when they finish early with classroom work. You can keep extra letters to make it easy to change the puzzle on the board every week.

Boggle is a great activity for the…

Put writers in flight with Storybird

Storybird is a unique website bringing artists and writers together. Artists submit collections of their art and authors can use it to create storybooks for themselves or to share with others.

I am Ida B. Wells

You may have seen the “I Am” poem generator at How to Write an “I Am” Poem. It asks for how a person feels, what they dream about, worry about, and so on and turns these responses into a complete poem. This tool will offer a fun alternative to traditional pre-writing tasks for all learners, […]

TODD’S TECH TUESDAY: Differentiation is newsworthy

Not every lesson involving student writing needs to be an old-fashioned narrative.  Using the unique tool at Fodey, students can create their very own newspaper “clipping”.