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Productivity tools can be counter productive. Suscipit taciti primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae curabitur. Curae fringilla porttitor quam sollicitudin iaculis aptent leo ligula euismod dictumst penatibus mauris eros etiam praesent volutpat posuere. Metus fringilla ullamcorper odio aliquam lacinia conubia mauris … Read more - Adapting and Planning for Next Year
It’s not too early to plan for next year. Suscipit taciti primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae curabitur. Curae fringilla porttitor quam sollicitudin iaculis aptent leo ligula euismod dictumst penatibus mauris eros etiam praesent volutpat posuere. Metus fringilla ullamcorper odio aliquam … Read more - The Latest Trends in Design and…
Accessibility is influencing what we design. Suscipit taciti primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae curabitur. Curae fringilla porttitor quam sollicitudin iaculis aptent leo ligula euismod dictumst penatibus mauris eros etiam praesent volutpat posuere. Metus fringilla ullamcorper odio aliquam lacinia conubia mauris … Read more - Technology and Great Customer Service
Putting the focus back on human interaction. Suscipit taciti primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae curabitur. Curae fringilla porttitor quam sollicitudin iaculis aptent leo ligula euismod dictumst penatibus mauris eros etiam praesent volutpat posuere. Metus fringilla ullamcorper odio aliquam lacinia conubia … Read more - You’ll Want to Bookmark This Clinical…
The AAP is the largest and oldest association pediatricians in the US. I want to bring attention to this paper because almost every day someone writes to me asking for help in finding “data” or “research” or “evidence” that supports play-based learning. They are seeking to persuade nervous parents or dubious administrators that what they … Read more
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- You’ll Want to Bookmark This Clinical…
The AAP is the largest and oldest association pediatricians in the US. I want to bring attention to this paper because almost every day someone writes to me asking for help in finding “data” or “research” or “evidence” that supports play-based learning. They are seeking to persuade nervous parents or dubious administrators that what they … Read more - Year of the Dragon Printables for…
2024 is the year of the dragon. Celebrate and learn a bit of Lunar New Year history with this fun dragon coloring page and year of the dragon printable! The year of the dragon…. When someone refers to 2024 as the “year of the dragon,” they are referring to the Chinese zodiac system. The Chinese … Read more - Would you like to become an…
There are so many talented teachers who create materials for their students each day and never have the opportunity to get them published. Perhaps this is you. Would you like to develop your career as an ELT writer? Would you like to generate an income from the materials you produce? Do you enjoy creating materials … Read more - What the Teacher Wants!: Reminder: You…
Hey Teachers! Here is an important reminder for you: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Please know how amazing you are. What you do in your classroom is helping to make the world a better place every single day! To celebrate you, we are having a SALE!! Visit our TPT stores to save up to 25% off … Read more - What the Teacher Wants!: Christmas Activities…
December is right around the corner and it’s time to start planning for Christmas! Here is our collection of favorite holiday activities for your classroom: This bundle has 20 countries included Countries and their corresponding holidays included are: Netherlands- Feast of Sinterklaas (Clog Craft) Israel- Hanukkah (Dreidel Game) Italy- Day of Epiphany (Broom Craft and … Read more - What Moving Taught Me About Growth
It was three years ago this week that we decided to move from Western Canada to Orlando, Florida. I remember getting into a car with my two dogs, Odom and Cooper, and driving five days across North America for no other reason than I did not want to put them on a plane at … Read more
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Parts of a Circle Vocab Project
I wanted a hands on way for students to learn the parts of a circle. Since I have small class sizes, this was not a big expense to get the supples. paper plates pipe cleaners/chenille stems circle stickers straws rectangle stickers hot glue gun Here are the directions: The back of the directions had a
Free Number Talks Training to Help…
If there is one routine that has the potential to transform the way that number sense is built in your classroom, it is number talks. I absolutely LOVE number talks and how they increase students’ math confidence and help them build flexibility and strategic thinking. Also – they’re just plain FUN! In this 30-minute
A New Way to Build Computing…
If you’re looking for an engaging and educational way to support your KS1 computing lessons, particularly as children transition from Beebots to ScratchJr, the BBC’s latest CBeebies series, Wonderblocks, is well worth exploring. Available on CBeebies and iPlayer, this innovative show is designed to develop essential thinking skills through adventure, problem-solving, and playful storytelling. From
Personalizing English to Motivate your ESL…
Hello, my dear colleagues! Alice here, and I want to chat about a very personalized way to motivate students to learn English! In the heart of my online English classroom, something magical happens—birthday celebrations! This week, a student and I designed a birthday cake in our virtual game world. We explored wishes, likes, dislikes, and
May the Force Be with You
The movie Star Wars relied greatly on a mystical ability called “the Force.” You can’t see it. It’s an invisible energy that interacts with everything around it. A little green guy named Yoda uses this mystical “Force” to move objects around. Intriguing, sure, but it’s just Hollywood special effects. However, thanks to science—and Sir Isaac
5 Easy and Fun Valentine’s Day…
5 Easy and Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for Kindergarten Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to bring joy, creativity, and learning into your kindergarten classroom. These easy-to-prep Valentine’s Day activities are perfect for keeping your little learners engaged while celebrating the holiday. From hands-on crafts to educational games, these activities will make Valentine’s Day a
HRS SYNDROME – Rescue the teacher,…
HIDE behind your computer. RANT paragraphs on your entitlement to privilege and hit SEND! So let me rant…just kidding. But I do want to address vitriol emails AGAIN. As I shared in my book Rescue the Teacher, Save the Child!, I probably lost my last job due to five parents complaining about my choice of
Pop-It Rounding Game – Teaching Heart…
I have finally started to think about back to school. Engagement is always on my mind when I think of school! Towards the end of last year my students were really into POP-ITs. Were yours? I kept thinking, I need to find a way to incorporate Pop-Its into my lessons… finally, I decided to
Have I got an assessment for…
We know that students have to spend time preparing for and revising for exams for GCSEs and A Levels, but, how do we ensure that our internal assessments are fit for purpose? I have been teaching for 30 years and have lost count of the number of different exam papers that I have set, tweaked
Tech-Enhanced UDL for Inclusive Classrooms
If you saw any of my writing before the winter break that wasn’t the #24DaysOfAI posts, you’ll have been hard-pressed to not see me sharing about inclusion, accessibility and UDL (Universal Design for Learning). Technology can break down barriers and create truly inclusive learning environments. With the right tools and strategies, students can engage, express