Feeling a little lost in the labyrinth of differentiation with your 5th-grade classroom? I get it. Especially when you're diving headfirst into a brand-new curriculum like Wit & Wisdom. This blog post will hopefully serve in sharing some of our resources starting with module 2 ("Word Play").
Read MoreIf you're looking for an engaging and educational project for middle school students, look no further than the Shark Tank project. This project challenges students to come up with their own business ideas, create marketing materials, and pitch their ideas to a panel of "sharks" (teachers or guest judges).
Read MoreEvery year I look forward to two hands-on activities involving pasta and hot glue to bring math concepts to life. The activities give us a chance to pause a traditional class involving notes and skill reinforcement on computer/paper to applying concepts in real life using budgeting, data collection, formula calculation, and geometric spatial awareness for designing and building three dimensional objects.
Read MoreWhile I love a variety of bandages…I don’t love that the assorted box has them all mixed together with no organization at all. In my head I pictured an organizer with three sections to easily identify and access the bandage size I wanted without digging through a box and then I set out to create it on Tinkercad .
Read MoreLearn about our Root rt1 robots on loan from iRobot as part of their teacher ambassador program.
Read MorePopsicle stick catapults for fun as well as hands-on experience with building, testing, and measuring.
Read MoreAfter a couple weeks of playing, I had this crazy idea to try doing a science experiment with students making hybrid flowers in Animal Crossing.
Read MorePermission to fail is an important gift to give yourself. In giving yourself that permission, you open yourself up to numerous opportunities for learning. Without trying and failing you would not know success, or even in my opinion, have as much joy in teaching.
Read MoreLast year I tested a Root robot from iRobot Education on loan as part of their ambassador program. Adventures continue with my very own Root affectionately named Rosie 2.0.
Read MoreWhen I was first introduced to Classroomscreen years ago, it was already a useful website to use when projecting your screen in the classroom.
Read MoreI am so glad I purchased the Silhouette Cameo 3 when I did. As I have been stuck at home for so long it has given me a lovely outlet to design and create.
Read MoreUsing distance learning to reach your students during school closures? Maybe these ideas/activities can help!
Read MoreRockets and roller coasters, oh my!
Read MoreThanks to my teaching partner, we now have 4 LEGO Simple & Powered Machines kits and 3 Pneumatics Add-Ons sets to use in science with 7th and 8th grade!
Read MoreAnyone else have an unused space in their refrigerator that they would like to make more functional? For me it was the “butter tray” compartment in the refrigerator door.
Read MoreA classroom LEGO Wall for the new school year. The process is shared along with more detailed resources from others. Video compilation included!
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