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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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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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Building Number Fluency to Ten with…
Building Strong Number Sense with Hands-On Math Activities Helping young learners develop strong number sense is one of the best ways to set them up for success in math. One simple and engaging way to do this is through hands-on activities that let students explore and interact with numbers in meaningful ways. Why Composing and
Te Tiriti o Waitangi parntnership
Since beginning my journey at Hobsonville Point Secondary School, I have come a long way in my personal journey with te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, and Tikanga. I was recently asked about how I have incorporated culturally sustaining pedagogy in my leadership. After some more reflection, I identified a key overarching idea in the way
Five educational books for 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, it gives me a little time to relfect on some of the writing that I have been reading this year that has helped to frame my thinking through the world of education and leadership this year. I usually dip in and out of a broad range of educational books
11 Fun Ideas to Help Your…
Do you have a vocabulary routine in your classroom? How intentional are you about helping your students build their vocabulary? Imagine if all students possessed a rich and robust vocabulary to help them comprehend text, enhance their writing, and serve them as a communication tool throughout the rest of their lives! But this can be
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How often have you experienced that afternoon energy crash in the classroom? Because we know from experience that, sometimes, a lack of protein can be all it takes to bump up the fatigue. But when getting enough protein throughout the day becomes a bit of a struggle, the right supplement can help fill in the
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It’s full-fledged summer where I live. That means sweltering weather, all the sunlight, and fireflies at dusk. Fireflies! It’s also a time of year where I can let my body and mind discover and explore new patterns. This week, I invite you to do the same. Earlier this summer, Stacey Shubitz shared an article with
Holidays Around the World Plans 2022
Here is an example of what you can do in your K-3 classroom this Holiday season! I have to be honest, this is one of the things I miss most about teaching 1st grade. I do have a plan to make a Holidays Around the World for upper-grades this year, but it won’t be ready
Five Tutorials on Google Earth Basics
The start of the school year is when many of us are excited to try new and different things. If you’re looking for something new to try this year, take a look at my Around the World With Google Earth activity. It’s loosely based on The Amazing Race and it’s a fun way to introduce
Resourceaholic: 5 Maths Gems #189
Welcome to my 189th gems post. This is where I share some of the latest news, ideas and resources for maths teachers. As exam season is fast approaching, there’s a revision theme in today’s post!1. MathsPad This includes Foundation Tier worksheets on fractions, ratio, angles, indices and so on. They have also shared a couple of
Romero Britto for kids – The…
Explore the colorful world of Romero Britto’s art. Britto’s art is like a burst of happiness on canvas- perfect for introducing to kids of all ages! Romero Britto for kids…. Romero Britto is a Brazilian artist who got his beginnings as a street artist. His paintings are so vibrant and exude happiness and an energy