Have you ever thought about how many leaves, dead plants and animals, etc., fall to the forest floor each year? Probably not, but if you take a moment to do so, it’s pretty amazing that all that debris doesn’t pile up so high that it covers the treetops! This question really gets my kids thinking […]
Ways to Use Digital Word Work Mats
Word building activities with multisensory word work materials were always a go-to learning center in my second grade classroom. These days, with some students learning at home and strict sanitation practices in place in classrooms that are learning in person, hands-on letter manipulatives aren’t always a feasible option. Digital word work activities are a great […]
Teacher Must-Dos the First Day Back From Winter Break
Teachers, if you are anything like me, your winter break flew by and now your head is spinning with all you need to accomplish in the second half of the school year. It’s tempting to hit the ground running that first day back, but the transition back to the classroom after a break can be […]
Reasons to Love Boom Cards for Distance Learning
There are a lot of educational apps, websites, and tools out there to aid in distance learning. It’s great to have options, but it can also be overwhelming trying to decide which tools to implement with your class and how to use each of them most effectively. In this post, I’m sharing why I’ve loved […]
Developing Digital Number of the Day Routines
A daily Number of the Day routine is a great way to build mental math skills and review key number sense concepts and standards on a daily basis. Many teachers have thoughtfully incorporated these routines into their school day for years, but when teaching turned digital those routines fell away. This is your step-by-step guide […]