Parents love to think that their child is gifted. A genius child, however, is quite rare. If you happen to be one of those lucky parents whose children have an exceptional intelligence or extraordinary skills
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For children who have any sort of sensory issue, sitting still in a classroom and processing everything going on around them can be extremely difficult. To
Let's explore 10 genius ideas for a small bathroom remodel. From savvy storage solutions to clever design tricks, these tips will help you make the most of every inch.
A gorgeous, personalized nursery is just what you'll get with these IKEA nursery hacks. Find the best IKEA nursery hacks to make your baby's nursery unique!
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These rhyming worksheets are a fun way to listen for and identify rhyming words. Looking for more rhyming word work? Check out our Interactive Rhyming Word Pages or hop over to our entire collection of printable rhyming activities! *This post contains affiliate links. **The link for the free rhyming worksheets can found at the END ... Read More about Rhyming Worksheets – Dot the Rhyme
Does your baby need a new handmade pullover for spring? Obviously! It is time to learn new things and try new patterns, right?
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Jennifer allows us to take a peek at the materials on her Montessori Language shelves in her home-based Montessori preschool.
A gorgeous, personalized nursery is just what you'll get with these IKEA nursery hacks. Find the best IKEA nursery hacks to make your baby's nursery unique!
Are you tired of opening your closet and feeling overwhelmed by the clutter? Do you struggle to find what you need among the piles of clothes and accessories?
There are so many fun pregnancy announcements to grandparents. Here are my favorite cards, onesies, coffee mugs, scratch offs and wine labels that are just pure genius or hilarious.
Do you know what we have been up to over here lately? Teaching baby how to crawl! Goodness, the big siblings are just loving helping this littlest one of ours develop her gross motor skills and meet all of these exciting milestones. We did some research on crawling and learned all about the steps and
DAY 1: What is Genius Hour? As we mentioned earlier....Genius Hour is where passions come alive! Students are given the opportunity to pose their own questions, problems, or challenges. With support, students will plan, manage, and reflect upon their learning. Students will switch roles from learner and teacher throughout the process. They will have the freedom to think independently and interdependently, take risks, and learn from their attempts. You and your students will not be able to get enough of it! To begin Genius Hour, the most important thing is getting the little nuggets excited! Show them how cool it is that they are given the opportunity to research, and become a genius on A N Y T H I N G they want! I started by showing them a video about Genius Hour. This (Genius Hour LiveBinder) is the best website I've found for inspirational/motivation videos relating to Genius Hour and creativity. Find one that's engaging and/or informative, and play it for your students. This is the time to explain what Genius Hour is all about -- researching your passions, then creating an appropriate product to share what you've learned. This is a time for students to ask questions and get excited about this! If you've done this before, you might show pictures or videos of past projects to get the students inspired! Side note, I also found it helpful to play one of these videos during my curriculum night to keep parents informed (and on board). If you haven't checked out Caine's Arcade, DO it! This is a fabulous video to show your students to get them thinking! Generate excitement by dedicating a part of your classroom to Genius Hour. Instill common language with this We Are Geniuses bulletin board, and encourage collaboration with this Help Wanted bulletin board. Lauren's True Confession: Genius Hour didn't go so hot the first time I tried it. When I first tried Genius Hour (4 years ago), I jumped right in by having them write a question, and gave them free reign on how to research and share their information. Sure, they enjoyed it, but I knew it could be better. Their questions didn't require much (if any) research. They weren't challenged. That doesn't mean they didn't want a challenge, they just didn't know how to write questions TO challenge themselves! Many students were off task. They didn't know how to find the answers. They didn't know how to distinguish the good websites from the bad. If they came across a problem, they didn't know how to overcome it. It was difficult to manage! I didn't have a good system, central location, and didn't really know what to expect or even how to help. Students bounced around with topics rather than sticking with one and delving deep. This goes along with the off task students. If they couldn't find the answer, their reaction was to try something else instead. I can't say that we have the magical cure to make all Genius Hour issues go away, but we have seen that with the proper preparation (what this whole challenge is all about), students can do amazing things! SPOILER ALERT! Here are just some of the questions that FOURTH GRADERS asked -- and successfully answered! How can I create a simulator that teaches the fundamentals of basketball? How can we teach first graders Common Core algebraic thinking, and how do we make a lesson? How does 3D printing work, and how can I build my own 3D model? What are the different parts of the brain? How can I find out weaker parts of the brain and create exercises to improve those weaker parts? 3-D Printed M (For Ms. Miller) Basketball Target Practice Simulator using Makey Makey and Scratch
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Books about Fractions There are so many wonderful books available today that address math concepts. Here are a handful of books about fractions! Fraction Fun by David Adler A simple and fun way to teach kids about fractions using everything day items like money and pizza. If You Were a Fraction by Trisha Speed Shaskan
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Spring is almost here and I can't wait! I enjoyed making our new Spring Math and Literacy Packet for Kindergarten! This packet is filled with FUN,
What are Multiplication Posters and How Can They Help Students Learn Math? Multiplication posters are a great way to help students learn math. They offer visual cues and support to help students understand the concepts they are working on. These posters can be used in classrooms, homes, or anywhere else students need a little extra help with their math. By providing an easy-to-understand visual representation of the multiplication process, multiplication posters can make learning math easier and more enjoyable for students of all ages. With these tools, students can better understand multiplication and develop the skills they need to succeed in math class. Free Printable Multiplication Poster If your students need help practicing their multiplication facts, you will want to grab this free printable multiplication poster! This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase using one of my links, which helps to support the blog. All opinions are my own and I only promote brands and products that I have used myself and truly love. Learning and memorizing multiplication facts can be hard for students. I made this multiplication songs and tricks poster to help remind my students of the tricks and songs they can use to help them memorize their multiplication facts. I have them keep this multiplication poster in their binders for easy reference. Tips are included for the multiplication facts for numbers 1 through 12. You can download this multiplication songs and tricks poster for free here. Other Helpful Multiplication Resources: Kicking It Math Multiplication Fact Fluency Program Multiplication Bingo Using Subitizing Cards to Foster Multiplicative Thinking 10 Ways to Practice Math Facts Multiplication Facts That Stick: Help Your Child Master the Multiplication Facts for Good in Just 10 Weeks Multiplication Slam Game Before you go, head on over to enter one of our giveaways!
Parents love to think that their child is gifted. A genius child, however, is quite rare. If you happen to be one of those lucky parents whose children have an exceptional intelligence or extraordinary skills
