It’s November already! Halloween is over (boo-hoo!), and it’s time to think about Thanksgiving-themed lessons in early literacy. I love teaching gratitude—the state of mind that can turn around a sour mood or disappointed mindset. And I especially love introducing or reinforcing the idea of thankfulness to children, who are at the beginning of their lives. (more…)
Are you turning your attention going back to school? If so, you want to start with thinking about assessment–especially this year after so many students have been learning remotely because of COVID. This year it’s possible that your class will look very different from the way classes looked at the beginning of previous years. Baseline Testing When I was teaching 2nd grade classroom and 1st grade guided reading, my primary goal at the beginning of the year was getting to know my students–both personally and academically. Establishing a reading baseline informs your instruction–where to begin teaching, who needs extra help,...
Did you think you would be tutoring online? I didn’t! But meeting in person with our young students is no longer possible, now that we are “socially distancing.” Yes, transitioning to online tutoring is a new adventure! I want to briefly share with you my path and encourage you to take the leap, if you haven’t already. (more…)
Although my regular topic is beginning reading, today I want to share some tips for overcoming the fear of creating digital products. Although this post is written primarily for Teachers Pay Teachers authors/sellers, it could help anyone. If you have been hesitant about making digital learning materials for children, delay no longer. Transforming your paper-based products to Google AppsTM can be overwhelming at first, but it’s really not difficult once you get the hang of it. Students are especially motivated and engaged when working on computers, Chromebooks, or tablets, so it’s worth the effort to learn how to do it....
I’m so excited! I just uploaded my first animated GIF Pin, and it was so easy! Making an animated GIF is not only simple, but fun. (more…)
Do you use PowerPoint to make resources in your business? If so, I encourage you to check out my trick for saving time while using this presentation software. (more…)
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