Do you find yourself suddenly teaching from home with your computer? You’re not alone. As thousands of schools close down, some for the rest of the year, many teachers are confused on how to approach the situation. I am here to let you know that you have help! I have
As thousands of schools close around the world, teachers are turning to virtual learning. So many companies are being generous and changing their paid plans to FREE. Here is a list of the companies that are helping us out. Newsela Newsela’s entire product suite is available to all teachers, free
Looking for some easy to prep digital learning activities? There are many engaging, yet purposeful activities students can do independently. These projects are easy to share on Google Classroom, and you can even grade digitally! If you have a student that can not go on the computer, you can download
I get questions every week asking what I use in my makerspace and how to begin one. I’m so happy to be able to share with you all the tips and tricks I have learned along the way to start and maintain a successful makerspace. In 2017, I switched from teaching
Every week at school I try to do anything but the norm. I try to channel my inner Ms. Frizzle and expose my students to as many new and exciting learning experiences as I can. Last week, I organized a field trip to AMAZON with my fourth graders. In October, I visited the local
Happy 2020!! Let’s celebrate the new year with a sale! Two of my favorite items are on sale for only one dollar. Looking to try more STEM in your classroom? Begin this year! It is easy to create simple challenges for your class using everyday classroom materials. I read Bunny
Looking to Celebrate computer science in your classroom? Computer science week takes place from December 9 to 13 all around the world! You may have heard of the Hour of Code, this is a huge initiative with Code.Org. Students should have the opportunity to learn about technology, create their own
Including STEM in your classroom doesn’t have to be spooky! There are many easy ways to incorporate hands on activities and promote thinking skills. Teaching 200 kindergartners per week, plus another 150 students in grades 1-4 makes it difficult to do complex activities with a lot of materials. I found
Do you want free items for your classroom? Wishing you had new furniture, technology, or supplies? Here’s a super simple solution for you! DonorsChoose! It’s an incredible website that allows you to request items for your classroom and receive donations from supporters around the world, which means you get them
Are you looking for new and engaging tools for the classroom? Look no further than Sphero’s Specdrums. Specdrum rings work wirelessly with a light sensor to read colors. Once connected with the app on a device, the pressing down with the ring will cause various sounds to play. With these
Hoping to start your makerspace on a budget? On July 15 Amazon begins PRIME DAY, two days full of savings and deals!! It starts on July 15 at 12:00 am and will run until July 16 at 11:59 pm Here are some amazing resources you can use in your classroom
Are you new to STEM or want to start a makerspace in your classroom??? A lot of teachers have reached out with questions on what to buy. I wanted to create a list of my students’ favorite items! These are suggestions of how I use them in my classroom, however,
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