These engaging strategies to incorporate movement in the classroom are perfect for the fidgety students & kinesthetic learners in your class!
We had another class Monday night with our new dual/ELL staff members, and this time we focused on differentiation and what that may look like across the subject areas. As we have done in the past, we had the teachers participate in a gallery walk and thus rotate around with their groups to add to a series of posters focused on this topic of differentiation. Yet again, our wonderful staff did not disappoint and came up with a wide assortment of ideas as to how instruction can be differentiated for our students! I typed up their ideas on a nice one page spread for them, and thought you all may find it useful as well! Click on it to grab a copy for yourself or a friend. Graphics/Fonts: Scrappin' Doodles, Rowdy Fonts, My Cute Graphics Also, (as if you haven't already heard ;)), I wanted to let you all in on the big secret. TpT will be hosting a "3 Million Teachers Strong" sale February 27-28th. In using promo code TPT3, you can get up to 28% off at my store along with so many more! How exciting is it to see this community of teachers growing and working together :)!
One of my favorite things about homeschooling is the flexibility it offers. In high school, I was able to add history courses specializing in WWII, the Hebrew language, journalism through a local 4-H program, and more through a variety of practical, real-life experiences. Here is a list of potential homeschool subjects (especially for middle and […]
English, maths, science...then what? Check out this huge list of homeschooling subjects to help you decide what to begin studying!
Learn about five different biomes as you color and read key facts about with free printable Biome Coloring Pages for Prek-4th graders.
I love the whole idea of project-based learning! The idea of addressing all subject areas in the context of one project makes so much sense, and allows for better real-life application. I had dabbled in PBL a little bit, but never to the extent of this project, in which I asked students to design a zoo. This was the perfect project for the end of our strange traditional-turned-virtual school year, and the kids really took it and ran with it! They were able to complete it at their own pace, collaborating with their families, and it went so well that I'm already planning to use it again next year when we're (hopefully) back in the traditional classroom. While the task of designing a zoo sounds monumental, I broke it down into individual tasks for my students. Differentiation was easy as I gave families the freedom of doing more or less than suggested for each task, depending on the needs of their child and family. (Let's face it, crisis schooling is not the same as homeschooling; I know some families just didn't have time to go all-out on a project, and that's okay!) Using this in the traditional classroom will make for easy differentiation, too, and I've included teacher tips for both higher and lower lever learners for each task in the download which is available here in my store! This project includes all of the subjects and many first grade standards. First, students select animals to include in their zoo and conduct research on them, making notes about what they eat, what kind of climate they need, and more. Next, they design the habitats based on their research, and create a plaque for each animal exhibit. They work on mapping skills as they create a map of their zoo, and coding as they then use their map to give directions to popular destinations. Math is integrated as they come up with prices for tickets and extra amenities they included in their zoo, and also as they set a feeding schedule for their animals. After all of that work is done, they get to add in art and technology as they design advertisements and create a commercial. Some of my kids even decided to design t-shirts! It was so satisfying as a teacher to see all of the ways my students completed this project. After completing all of the tasks and research, most of them actually set up a physical zoo in their house, and they were incredibly creative! Some of them made animals out of clay, others used stuffed animals--one even used her sister wearing an animal hat! They all truly made it their own, while learning and applying skills along the way. I hope your class has as much fun with this as mine did! You can find it here in my shop or here in my TPT store. Keep teaching with heart and passion!
So you've decided to homeschool. You have researched the pros and cons, you know what style you fit into, and you have filed the appropriate paperwork in your state. Now what subjects do you teach?
There is power in learning through play in your homeschools. If you are looking to add a little more fun and creativity to your learning, this guide to games for every subject in your homeschool has everything you need. We love gameschooling because it keeps our daughter engaged and teaches skills through real life application....
Every activity plays an important role in development of students These activities are an essential part of school life and helps in enhancing learning process of students at school. Co-Curricular activities are compulsory activities which is important for every student to participate. They are designed and balanced with academic curriculum so that every student gets to learn beyond subjects. Co-curricular activities are vital because even though they are not a part of the core curriculum, they play a very crucial role in giving the young boys and girls the ability to shape up their lives. The school activities have to be designed purposefully to give an apt mix of student’s participation in academics and also to create a chance for all-round development. The importance of co-curricular activities cannot be ignored. In today’s world, there is a lot of stress. Doing extracurricular activities helps your child to have a good time and relieve stress. Working with other children
When I looked at my last post and realized it was Christmas themed, I realized I was long overdo for a blog post. This new year has brought...
We need to understand that gifted children are not just “bright” – a highly subjective label. 15 signs of a gifted child--read on to learn.
Top online learning sties for upper elementary classrooms for in school or home or distant or remote learning. Websites for reading, language arts, math, science and art included.
PERSPECTIVE TAKING SOCIAL SKILLS ACTIVITY PACK Contains: 18x 'Walk in Their Shoes' Scenarios 6x 'Perspective Detective' Mini Worksheets 6x 'Complete the Thought' Mini Worksheets Includes colour AND black and white versions of all activities Develop empathy, perspective taking, social thinking and general social skills with this series of activities. Appropriate for social emotional learning, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and counselling subjects.
The idea of learning a new skill can be overwhelming. If you break the skill down into specific things you can learn, it becomes much more manageable. Tim Ferris used this to hack cooking (video) by dissociating it from shopping for groceries or cleaning up. Josh Kaufman’s new book The First 20 Hours fleshes out …
Pinay Homeschooler is a blog that shares homeschool and afterschool activity of kids from babies to elementary level.
Find out what subjects to homeschool for kindergarten and curriculum ideas for each topic. Homeschool kindergarten with confidence.
As the excitement of the Summer Olympics captivates audiences worldwide, this global event offers a fantastic opportunity to engage kids in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These fields, sometimes seen as challenging, become approachable and fun when intertwined with the spi
Learn about lapbooking and how to make a lapbook, plus find over 90 free lapbook printables and templates by subject.
with traffic rules.. - ESL worksheets
9 classroom review games you can use over and over. These are perfect for engaging students in any grade level and any subject.
Every sentence has to have a subject and a predicate to make a complete sentence. I have one daughter who loves math, but doesn't love anything to do with language arts or writing.
A round up of over 15 great STEAM projects – where math concepts are used to make pieces of art!
Studying about Leonardo da Vinci can combine two subjects kids usually don’t consider as similar: art and science. Add in this fun hands-on science activity.
The first few weeks of school are all about setting the foundation. We're establishing routines and procedures, encouraging a growth mindset culture, building classroom community, etc. I also like to spend some time laying the foundation for what students will need to be successful writers throughout the year, especially since writing is a focus that threads through all subject areas. In second grade especially, sentence structure is a great place to start. We review the 4 parts that every sentence has to have in order to be a complete sentence:
The first few weeks of school are all about setting the foundation. We're establishing routines and procedures, encouraging a growth mindset culture, building classroom community, etc. I also like to spend some time laying the foundation for what students will need to be successful writers throughout the year, especially since writing is a focus that threads through all subject areas. In second grade especially, sentence structure is a great place to start. We review the 4 parts that every sentence has to have in order to be a complete sentence:
How to hold scissors: Cute method to teach a child how to hold scissors: Thumbs Up Alligator!
Art handouts and worksheets are invaluable tools for young artists and educators looking to unleash their creativity. These resources provide a structured platform for learning and experimentation, allowing budding artists to explore various techniques, concepts, and subjects. Whether you're a parent searching for engaging activities to inspire your child's artistic journey or a teacher seeking educational materials to enhance your art curriculum, our collection of art handouts and worksheets is sure to be a valuable entity that cultivates a love for art while honing essential skills.
