Teacher Idea Factory
Creating interactive whiteboard experiences in the classroom is a surefire way to increase engagement. One “experience” in particular came to mind today as I sat down to compose a piece on writing. What is this idea you ask? Classroom graffiti boards. These simple boards continue to blow my mind. This
Alright, so you jumped into classroom pen pals this year. Your head may be spinning, but there is no need to worry. The hardest part is getting started. With this said, I’m here to share a few tricks on how to jump start your experience and get the most out
Classroom pen pals are a game changer. Yes. I’m putting myself out there with such a bold statement. However, it’s spot on. Although it requires a bit of management on your part, there is NO BETTER away to provide valid friendly letter writing practice to your students. Classroom pen
As the weather warms and we rip April off the trusty calendar, it’s safe to say that the end of the year is near. Summer is within reach and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Therein lies the problem — so can our students. With this
California Gold Rush test prep? Yes, please. The Gold Rush is such an interesting part of westward expansion. It’s this interest that got me thinking. Why not use engaging historical events that we are required to cover as a form of test prep? I’m not talking about those straightforward read and
It’s coming. Can you feel it? Yep . . . the chaos known as state testing season is nearly upon us. But, don’t let your blood pressure peg just yet. You have time to prep your students in the written response department a bit more. And, we are here to help! THE RESPONDING
I am coming at you today with a totally new narrative writing idea. It’s an idea that not only challenges and engages kids, but it also downright excites them. I’ve seen these lessons play out in oodles of classrooms throughout my area (2nd-5th grade) and it’s a winner EVERY SINGLE TIME. I
Hold on to your hats, folks! I haven’t been this excited about a writing idea since . . . I don’t know when??!! This one SIMPLE addition to your writing instruction will ignite a passion in your students unlike any other. It sounds too good to be true. I know .
There’s that word again. DIFFERENTIATION. As trained educators, we know this way of teaching is the key to success for all. However, creating levelized lessons is no easy task. This is especially difficult when it comes to writing. Oodles of academic levels walk into your door each day. Reaching ALL
The chaos known as May will be here before we know it. This means Mother’s Day will be on top of us in no time. Knowing this, I wanted to get my thoughts on this special day squared away now. Who knew I could be such a forward thinker? With