Why STEAM Centers/Activities? If your school day is anything like ours, we are always short on TIME! We never have enough time to do what needs to be done let alone all of the engaging, hands-on, rigorous learning, and "I LOVE SCHOOL" type centers that are part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. They are such a GREAT way to add engaging science and ... Read More about 5 Easy Steps for Creating STEAM Centers
How to Introduce, Practice, and Review Standards in just 10 Minutes a Day
Easy Tips for Setting Up a Skill Review Routine in Your Classroom Time. Time? Time!!!! We never seem to have enough of it in the classroom. We are always looking for more time and ways to practice and review standards and skills. One way that we have been able to do this is with a 10-minute skill review time. This is easy to implement for all grades, subjects, and skills. We have seen an ... Read More about How to Introduce, Practice, and Review Standards in just 10 Minutes a Day
Phonological Awareness: Interventions and Engaging Ways to Practice
There is literally a ton of solid research that supports the critical importance of explicitly teaching students, so that they can develop phonological awareness skills. Even more important is giving them chances to practice. Students' motivation to participate in activities is a critical part of being successful in learning and developing new skills. One way to make practice motivating is to do ... Read More about Phonological Awareness: Interventions and Engaging Ways to Practice
Celebrating the 100th Day of School Pirate Style
What's better than celebrating the 100th or 120th Day of School? Celebrating it like a pirate of course!!!! A pirate theme is SO much fun! Who doesn't like to look for treasure? Last year, we celebrated the 100th Day pirate style virtually. We are looking forward to being able to celebrate it in person this year! For some great ideas to turn your 100th Day celebration into a swashbuckling pirate ... Read More about Celebrating the 100th Day of School Pirate Style
Yakety Yak! Student Partner Talk
Step by Step Guide to Teaching Students How to Have Quick Chats and Meaningful Collaborative Conversations Kids talk all the time!! In fact, we spend a good part of our day trying to teach them when it's appropriate to talk and not to talk. How many of you have used noise monitors or stop light posters trying to keep the talking under control? We may not have to teach most kids how to talk to ... Read More about Yakety Yak! Student Partner Talk
FITTING IT ALL IN USING READ ALOUDS
How to Use an Intentional, Interactive Read Aloud to Teach Many Skills With One Story Part 5 of the Blog Series: SETTING UP FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUCCESS How in the world do you fit everything that needs to be taught in one school day? Whether you are teaching a half-day or full-day program, it is almost impossible to get it all in. One of our saving graces has been to get as many skills ... Read More about FITTING IT ALL IN USING READ ALOUDS
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