Who are Millennial Learners? Great question! Millennial learners are students who were born in the 21st century. These children grew up in the age of technology, opportunities to have information…
School is out, summer is here, and now it’s time to figure out how to celebrate the solstice! I know, I know. Right now, you're sitting at home, resting after…
How to Have Successful Conferences for Multilingual Language Learners Leading successful parent teacher conferences for your multilingual language learners can be stressful for some educators. Add another layer related to…
Are you ready to have a successful parent teacher conference? Do you look forward to these opportunities to connect with parents? Most teachers I talk to do not like conferences.…
Building Strong Foundations Through Handwriting Why teach handwriting? In our digital age, where keyboards and touchscreens dominate our communication, handwriting might seem like an unnecessary skill in the twenty-first century.…
5 Simple Strategies to Welcome Newcomers at School What is a newcomer? According to www.dictionary.com, a newcomer is a person that has recently arrived. In this article, we will learn…
School is out for summer!!! Now parents wonder how to keep their children busy and learning without breaking the bank account. I have a list of low-cost summer programs to…
Have you heard the buzz? You may have heard of several terms, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, and OpenAI, recently in educational journals, websites, or even in your classroom conversations. In this…
We have come a long way in our online learning journey these past forty years. I remember in 8th grade (1982) being assigned a time slot once a week to…
Children's Literature: Using Experts I remember taking a class about children's literature in my undergrad studies. This was one of my favorite classes because I was able to enjoy reading…
Classroom Organization Organizing a classroom space requires thought, time, and tips. I have put together my best tips to help you organize your classroom, supplies, and the famous classroom library! …
Technology: Pedagogy You may be a new teacher, even a veteran teacher, and you realize technology usage is not going away. However, you're not quite sure how to use this…
Building a wall that prevents an intruder vehicle from breaking through can be a tough challenge!
WOW!! Such an exciting week getting the class set up and ready for my 4th and 5th graders. I teach a blended technology class where students get personalized learning via…