Seeds of Science, Roots of Reading
With the increase in access to technology, more and more students are able to use laptops and tablets to help them learn in school. This opens doors to many new opportunities and allows students to access information and learn new skills that otherwise wouldn’t be possible. However, different schools seem to have different approaches to … Read more
Many schools are banning students from using cell phones in class, but this may not be the smartest move. The top reason most schools prohibit students from using cell phones is to keep students from getting distracted from learning. However, based on my experience, I think that cell phones definitely have a place in the … Read more
The number of cell phone users across the globe has increased significantly over just the last few years. And, this increase includes a large number of younger, school-aged users as well. Cell phones are a forbidden item in most classrooms. Many schools have policies against students taking their cell phones out of their backpacks during the … Read more
Technology in the classroom, such as Chromebooks, can be extremely valuable in helping students learn and complete assignment. However, with more technology, we also face new problems. If your school recently purchase Chromebooks for each classroom (or you splurged for your students), you may be facing the dilemma of how to store and charge all … Read more
Classroom management is one of the toughest parts of a teacher’s job. Learning how to be strict with students while still creating a welcoming and warm classroom environment is no easy task. I know that this is something I definitely struggled with when I first started in the classroom. However, after gaining some experience, confidence, … Read more
Did you known that Thomas Edison failed 1,000 times before he was successful in creating the lightbulb? Can you imagine what would have happened if he just gave up? Perseverance refers to continuing to try even when a task becomes challenging, just as Thomas Edison did. If you’re a teacher, you know how essential this … Read more
Are you looking for a positive way to harness your students love of technology and help it increase their learning in the classroom? Do you want to see your students engaged as they tap into their creative side to share a story with their peers? Luckily, you can accomplish both of these goals (and more) … Read more
Being in the same classroom day in and day out can be a drag. It’s easy to get bored teaching the same kinds of things over and over in the same classroom every single day! If you’ve ever felt like you’d have a hard time standing in front of the same classroom every day, guest … Read more
0Did you know that based on NAEP testing data from 2017, 32% of fourth-graders and 24% of eighth-graders weren’t even reading at a basic level? As educators, it is our responsibility to help our students become proficient readers. However, this can certainly be a big challenge at times. Reading and reading comprehension go hand-in-hand and … Read more
All students love those extra days off in the school calendar for teacher work days. However, you may be wondering what actually goes on while the students are at home, cozy in their pajamas. Most teachers find themselves overwhelmed at times. If you’re thinking about becoming a full-time classroom teacher, it will be helpful for … Read more