Hello and welcome to the WEIRDEST SCHOOL YEAR OF YOUR CAREER. While last year ended with quite an unexpected twist, not something anyone could have predicted, we were definitely running in emergency mode, boots on the ground, working hard in overdrive to get kids what they needed to learn remotely ... read more
Animal STEAM Activity for Kids
Last week I shared 5 ways that hoopla digital makes lesson planning for STEAM so much easier. If you missed that post, I highly recommend reading it FIRST, then returning to this post. Don't worry - I linked this post for you at the end of the previous post so you can find your way back! Now ... read more
5 Ways hoopla Makes Lesson Plans a Cinch
If you've followed along my journey for a while, you know I am absolutely passionate about STEAM education! I have presented locally and nationally on topics relating to hands-on science, project-based learning and STEAM education and some of the most common questions I get are, "How do you fit ... read more
Spotlight: 6 Math Games to Kickstart an Amazing Year
The Back to School season is such an exciting time! New classroom setups, new students, a fresh start, and another chance to make a difference in our students' outlook on education (and of course new math centers and games). Every year I reflect on what went well and what didn't go so well in my ... read more
How to Create a More Motivating Writers Workshop Experience
Are your students motivated during Writers Workshop, or do they lack the drive to get started with writing? I know that when I started teaching Writers Workshop earlier this year (following Lucy Caulkins), I very quickly learned that my children this year just were not motivated to write. ... read more
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