It's no surprise... I'm all about using games for teaching! Whether literacy, math, or beyond - I'm a firm believer that games ENGAGE students, help them move toward MASTERY, and give them a context to use ACADEMIC VOCABULARY and PROBLEM SOLVING skills. Today I'd love to share a set of Second ... 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
4 Ways to Incorporate Games in the Classroom
Hey y’all! Today I want to share my love of using games in the classroom. The games I use are versatile, fun, and easy for students to learn and learn from! I know that as teachers, especially in elementary, you probably already know the importance of games as well as I do. Educational World has a ... read more
5 Spooky 2nd Grade Halloween Math Centers for the Win!
Second Grade has been such a blast already, but I am crazy excited about October in the classroom with my older friends! Halloween, pumpkins, changing leaves - and let's face it, all things Fall - make me so excited, and I love sharing that with my students. One of my favorite ways to incorporate ... read more
Pumpkin Investigation Unit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYkVokRfgrQ Pumpkins in the classroom - I'm not sure if anything could sound more exciting than that! I love all things seasonal, and, of course, any opportunity to integrate math, science, and creative learning. Luckily, the pumpkin investigation I’m sharing with ... read more
