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We all have a unique approach to sewing, but there's a difference between a unique approach and plain bad habits that can lead to dissatisfaction and frustration during sewing, as well as with our finished results. It's quite possible to still be making these mistakes even after years of sewing experience, so let's tak
What is explicit teaching and how to do you use this teaching method in the classroom so that it is an effective method? Check out this blog post where I walk you through everything you need to know to help you make explicit teaching successful in your classroom!
I get questions on occasion about how to edit my editable products. If you're not sure how to do this, read on. This tutorial is for you! Step One: Open the file with Powerpoint. On the left side you'll see a small preview of each page in the file. The file I'm showing you, my chalkboard themed schedule cards, only has one page. On the right, the larger version is the one you'll actually be working with and editing. If the font doesn't look like it's supposed to, you likely do not have the correct font downloaded on your computer. There's typically instructions within the file or the purchase details about what font you need and where you can get it. This file uses the font "Return to Sender". Step Two: Click on the piece you're going to edit. Here, I've just written "Type here" so buyers have a text box already made. Step Three: Highlight the text you want to edit. Step Four: Replace the standard text with whatever you want it to say. Step Five: Highlight the text again. Adjust the font size to fit the area using the top toolbar. If you hover your mouse over the outer border of the text box, your cursor will change to what looks like a compass rose. You can now click and move the text box so it fits your area better. Pin this post.
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Think back to a time when your students were working on a worksheet and you could just feel their boredom permeating the room. There’s no shame in this, we’ve all been there at least once. When I say ‘worksheet’ I mean good ol’ pencil and paper, students independently scribing at their desk (or wobbly chair ... Read more
Tips, Tricks & Resources to Send a Furry Friend Home With Little Worries When I think back to my FAVORITE thing I did in second grade, I can vividly remember the excitement each week that came when my teacher would pull out a blue sparkly backpack, with a stuffed animal Arthur the Aardvark inside of […]
Teaching area and perimeter in your upper elementary math class? This blog post shares a collection of ideas for teaching area and perimeter!
Integrating language arts skills into social studies can be tricky. There is already a lot of subject matter to cover without having to teach reading and writing skills as well! If a social studies teacher did not receive much language arts training within his or her certification program, integrating these skills can be even more […]
Anecdotal notes provide clear descriptions of students' skills, knowledge, attitude, behaviour, performance and any classroom incidents.
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Let me set the stage for you, it’s high stakes testing time. You have four evaluation conferences coming up, yet you have NO time to work because, well, testing. You get an email from your secretary. New kid. Has IEP. No records from previous school. UGH! How will you ever assess your students who are […]
Dynamic learning doesn't happen by accident, you have to purposefully plan experiences for students that are aligned with your learning goals, integrate strategies that push beyond the bounds of traditional learning, and integrate the four c's. This post is designed to give you everything you need to plan a Dynamic Learning Experience for your students.
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Are you needing a new and engaging way to provide opportunities for your students to develop reading fluency? If you are, you will love this activity using technology! Why is Reading Fluency Important? Reading fluency is an important building block in the development of a strong reader. Research shows that the more a passage is […]
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