Come learn about my FAVORITE technology tools for digital communication and collaboration with elementary students. Use these tools with Chromebooks, laptops, computers and some can even be used with iPads. Global learning is making its way into the classroom and we need to make sure our students are prepared so they can make the most of these authentic learning experiences!
Technology in the classroom constantly changes and so are the classroom tech tools that we use every day with our students.
Here are the top 15: a mix of software tools and low tech tools to help get the job don on every project. Plus free project management templates!
Portfolios in a Cinch % %
Скачай это Премиум вектор на тему Набор инструментов и открой для себя более 15 миллионов профессиональных графических ресурсов на Freepik
As we get ready to head on into November, I wanted to create some packets that make learning core skills FUN, hands-on and super effective. These NO PREP
What is Planner? This article explains what a Microsoft Planner is and what are some of its core features and functionalities.
Back to School is right around the corner for us and I am SUPER excited to kick of this school year with some fun, hands-on and engaging resources for The
For those who have been following my blog, it's been a full week since I released the post on Depression is For The Weak . ...
Here is a fun way to motivate students in a math journal or math workbook! As you teach a new concept or unit of study, introduce the reference tools...
I love sharing what I've learned (and am still learning) about homeschooling, especially homeschooling a special needs child. I am a huge advocate for homeschooling children with special needs. I truly believe that a parent's love for their child will guide them to find the best possible curriculum to meet their child's needs. I'll do anything to help Joe succeed. Research reading programs - ✔ Find musical DVDs to help him learn math facts, states, etc. - ✔ Sit with him for endless hours in the bathroom while working on potty training. - ✔ Teach him how to butter his own bread. - ✔ You'd do these for any of your kids right? The difference when dealing with a special needs child is that often times the first thing tried doesn't work. Or the second. Or the third. Usually around the 4th or 5th try is when I finally find something that works. I hope my trial and error process provides you with more insight to help you know where to start. For any homeschooling parent, especially if you are starting from the beginning, teaching your child to read is the skill that requires the most of your time. Over the years I've used many different reading programs. I've purchased ready to go curriculum. I've printed and printed and printed phonics worksheets and mini books. I've spent my Dollar Tree budget on workbooks worth exactly what I paid. I've bought my share of early readers. Oh, how I despise most early readers. Some have worked, others not so much. I'll share two of my favorite series later in this post. Here's what I'm using to teach Joseph (with Down syndrome) to read today. I say today, because I do change things up a bit through the school year depending on what's working and whether I find something new I'd like to try. However, I have no plans on changing because the following two reading tactics are working quite well for us. #1 All About Reading Level 1 This is the phonics component to Joe's reading program. It's really the spine, the meat, the backbone to how I'm teaching Joe to read. Phonics play an important part in reading, even for kiddos with special needs. I've read in numerous places how kids with Down syndrome can only learn to read through sight reading. That's false and short sighted because really, are you going to make flashcards for every word in the dictionary? Because that's what sight reading means - memorizing and learning to recognize words immediately. Phonics is a tool for readers. A tool to help them sound out a word using very specific rules relating to letter combinations. And I love All About Reading! It takes you through step by step using a sequence that makes sense. Each step is scripted, which at first (if you haven't used a scripted curriculum) feels fake and slow. But once you pick up on the flow and script style, it's really easy to be natural and still follow the script. Now that I'm very comfortable with All About Reading Level 1, I put my own spin on it. Here's how: Letter sounds come easy to Joe, but the blending of letters together to read a word is a slow process. He definitely gets the process. It's just his lips don't always want to move into the letter sound shapes quickly. Say the word fun. Look at yourself in the mirror as you say it slowly. Your lips have to make 3 different shapes. Then in order to say the word fast you have to be able to move your lips and tongue quickly. That's where people with Down syndrome often struggle. The brain power is there! The necessary facial control is sometimes difficult. All About Reading lessons include a section called Fluency Practice. It's usually 1-3 pages of words, phrases, and sentences for your child to read to increase their reading speed. Speed is important for reading comprehension. As we've progressed through the lessons the Fluency pages are our least favorite part because they take a long, loooong, looooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnng time to get through. Like Lesson 10 took over a month. Looking at a whole page of sentences was overwhelming even if I covered up everything except what he was reading. He just knew it was never ending. So I grabbed a yellow legal pad, turned it sideways and started writing out the sentences word by word for Joe to read, and we haven't turned back. It's working just as I had hoped. The key to this style of fluency practice is to write one word at a time. The 2nd key is to adjust the sentences so there's lots of repetition. See my samples below. In the first example the sentences are the same length; I just changed up a word or two in each sentence. Reading the same words over and over again helps with instant recognition. Lesson 10 Sentences Lesson 12 Sentences - definitely harder than lesson 10. Once the full sentence is written I let Joe read it again pointing on his own. Then a smiley face and I start writing the next sentence having him read each word as I write it. Once the page is full, we're done for the day. ----------------------------------Edited 4-13-18------------------------------------ Since this blog post I started a YouTube channel. For a look at All About Reading Level 1 and how I customize it to make it work best for Joseph check out the video. #2 Like I said earlier, I've bought my fair share of early readers. We've stuffed our library bag, too. I'm hard to please when it comes to those early readers. Some readers have advanced words. We checked out one Level Pre-Primer from the library with the words tornado and lightning. Clearly, those are not pre-primer words. Some are simply stupid. Thankfully, I ran across Margaret Hillert's "Beginning to Read" books. Most of the books are familiar stories, simplified to only include words off the Dolch word list. The Dolch word list includes 220 of the most often used words in books, textbooks, newspapers, etc. Hillert's books are repetitive throughout and list the words used in the back of the book. Her simplest books use just over 30 different words. Original copyright hardcovers New updated versions. These include excellent additional literacy activities. The rhyming activity is really helping Joe with his rhyming. Books we've read according to number of words 34 - The Three Little Pigs 36 - The Three Goats 43 - The Yellow Boat 44 - Cinderella at the Ball 45 - The Three Bears 49 - A House For Little Red 58 - The Purple Pussycat 61 - Four Good Friends 61 - Dear Dragon Goes to the Library 67 - It's St. Patrick's Day, Dear Dragon 69 - Little Red Riding Hood 72 - Pinocchio This is just a handful of her books. Amazon has many, many more, but they are pricey. Buying used is probably a good option. Here's another option for purchasing used copies. Here's how we use the Beginning to Read books. Day 1. I read aloud the story a couple of times during Morning Time or whenever time permits. Day 2. I read the title, then have Joe read the title from the title page. I read the first few pages, then have him read a sentence or two. I read a few more pages, then have him read a sentence or two. This continues till the end. Day 3. I point, he reads. If he gets stuck on a non-phonetic word (true sight word) I simply tell him the word and he keeps reading. If he gets stuck on a phonetic word, I have him sound it out and go on. Day 4. Repeat of Day 3. Day 5. I quiz him on the words using homemade flashcards. I write each word on a card, then set out 12 in front of him. I say a word, he finds it and holds it. Each time he finds a word, I replace it with another card so there are always 12 cards in front of him. Once all cards have been picked up he gets a reward, usually a hug, high 5 or animal cracker. Day 6. Same as Day 5, except I put out 16-20 cards at a time. Day 7. Joe holds the pile, reads a card, then hands it to me. Once I have all the cards (which I've done nothing to earn them) he congratulates me. He's so funny. Writing out the flashcards doesn't take much time because the words are used in multiple stories so I just reuse them over and over. He also reads the book to himself during afternoon quiet time. At this time, I don't correct him if I hear a wrong word. I let him read it any way he chooses as long as he's reading quietly. I want him to simply enjoy books. Thanks for reading; that was a lot of information. Do you have other questions about teaching reading to beginners? I'd love to help. Please leave a comment here at the blog or at the Camp Homeschool Facebook page. Linking up with
Need a way to change how your PLC or team does intervention? This RTI planning tool was a lifesaver when planning for purposeful intervention without overdoing it with extra assessments! Check out my blog on 6 mistakes we make with Intervention for more on this topic! Watch a FREE VIDEO on how I use this planning grid in my classroom! INCLUDED IN THIS RTI PLANNING TOOL • RTI intervention grid in Google Docs - fully editable • RTI Intervention grid written instructions • Video links with instructions and suggestions on ways to use the document While Google Drive makes this easy to share with colleagues, please remember that purchasing this file allows ONE teacher to use this file legally under copyright laws! Please purchase additional licenses for 50% off to use for your entire team! RELATED RESOURCES: Shop more Google Drive tools First Grade Pacing Guide Resources to use for RTI Copyright Whitney Shaddock, 2020, licensed for one classroom use only. Please use the multiple licensing option for more than one classroom use! Let's Connect: Follow My TPT Store | Follow My Blog | Facebook | Instagram
A budget-friendly DIY slat accent wall can be created using materials that are affordable and easily available. Here are some steps to consider: Use wood scraps or plywood to create the slats. Cut the slats to size using a circular saw & rip cut Sand the edges and surfaces of the slats to
Resilience is one of my favorite topics to teach. Here are 6 tools that will help bring classroom lessons and small groups to life.
If I Were a Superhero Identify a few well-known superheroes with your students and brainstorm adjectives that describe these superheroes and their actions. After reviewing the list, ask students to identify people in their real lives that possess these characteristics. Ask students to complete this thinksheet and describe what kind…
Today I'm showing how to make magnesium lotion. Magnesium is a life changer and helps to overcome so many different health issues.
' This is a digital download that will be available immediately after purchase! I hope you enjoy these hand picked iPad ProCreate swatches that I use in my own artwork and Instagram posts! I really love this and I hope you love it too! Please tag me in any artwork you make with this palette on Instagram and TikTok @prismaticpaperco
It is the first week of kindergarten! What do I teach? I get this question all the time! I am so excited to put together this page together for you. I’m sharing our favorite first week of kindergarten read aloud stories and the free coordinating printables I made to go with them. Plus I will s
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) worksheets for anxiety provide individuals with an effective way to address and manage their anxious thoughts and behaviors. These worksheets offer a structured approach to help individuals identify their specific worries, understand the underlying causes of their anxiety, and develop practical strategies to cope with it. Perfect for those seeking self-help options or for therapists looking to supplement their sessions, CBT worksheets on anxiety offer a valuable resource for anyone struggling with excessive worry and fear.
Want to help the students in your French classroom use more vocabulary? Check out these French vocabulary sheets and ideas on how to use them!
It’s not overstating things to say that I use Microsoft OneNote in every part of my life. I use it to create and track projects at work; categorize, list and annotate the technologies I work …
Are you looking for engaging Geometry math centers that are no prep for you and that your students will love to use? My first graders loved these 2D geometry centers. Use these same activities in Google Slides too with adapted 2D Geometry activities for google slides, perfect for distance learning or 1:1 classrooms.
A flextangle, also known as a kaleidocycle, can be used as a calming tool to help children relax and be more mindful. Get ready to be wowed!
Squigz are a fun toy to use in your Occupational Therapy sessions. I share my top 5 favorite ways to use them and have a freebie with 20 more!
Hi there! I would like to introduce my new product of abstract shapes and patterns - **Colorful Art Tools**. 100% Hand Drawn with brush, ink, and markers. All shapes and patterns are editable (Through Adobe Illustrator). With this product you can change color, create your own design, pattern be mixing brush, strokes from this set. This product can be used for backgrounds, Instagram posts, packing, cosmetics, fabrics and also for a branding project. --- **WHAT WILL YOU GET** - More Than 100 Elements (EPS&PNG); - 12 Color Patterns (EPS&PNG); - 10 Ready to Use Instagram Template (EPS&PNG); **!!BONUS!!** 3 Pattern in Black/White Color (EPS&PNG); **Advantages of this product:** - all vector (EPS) files are editable; - all files dublicate in PSD and PNG formats; - applying your own colors; --- If you have any questions you can contact me directly at [email protected] Happy Designing!
The miter saw is one of the easiest tools for beginners to learn! Get all my tips on how to use a miter saw, and how to get accurate cuts!
Description Digital Template for a mens short sleeve shirt, ideal for designing, mock ups, overviews and factory specs. This File is fully editable but a basic Knowledge of illustrator and how vectors work is needed. this is a great start up tool if you need quick cads for presentations or if your an experienced designer who need to generated cads on a fast fashion basis. You get: 1 page which has the vector outline the front, back cad is comprised of pieces so that you can colour in quickly and make changes quickly. I've worked in Fashion for Over 10 years and these are a small collection of some of the cads that I have designed over the years. They have been used with factories full spec with no problems. I specialise in Outerwear Tailoring, Footwear and accessories. I create cads that look good and have a more realistic look to them. 1 AI vector file compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS3 and onwards, 1 JPG (non editable) 1 PDF (non editable) 1 Transparent PNG (non editable) For personal use and small commercial use For extended licence please send a message If you need another file format, please contact me *please note this item is NOT a pattern for sewing, but a illustration used as a design tool* Thanks Antony
Can you really treat a UTI without antibiotics? Yes! I do, and so can you! Natural Remedies for instant relief of UTI! UTI Treatment without Antibiotics!
Get the bundle... Or purchase individually... Let's talk guided math. We started implementing guided math in my school about 2 years ago. Prior to my guided math awakening I was making 4 math centers per day. I found myself stressed about not only the excruciating prep of creating so many activities each day, but I also struggled to get finished with the centers. When the idea of guided math was introduced, I greeted the change with open arms. So here's what works for me. I implement guided math by creating 5 math centers per week. I group my students heterogeneously and they rotate to a new center each day. During this time, I pull students who struggled during the math lesson and provide a reteach lesson individually. This means that most of my math centers are completed independently by the students. I'm lucky enough to have a full-time assistant in my classroom who is able to take a math center are help others while I'm with my reteach group. Here's how I organize my group rotations each week... I write student names on each group. I laminated stars and write the weekly center on each star with dry-erase and attach a magnet. When I rotate groups, I simply move the stars over 1 place. This way, students know which center to go to. I organize centers in numbered buckets shown below. See? Easy breezy! Currently, I'm working with my students on addition and subtraction. I'd love to share some resources I've found to be useful in my guided math groups. First, I made a Guided Math Center Bundle. You can get it HERE. This week, we used the Spin and Subtract center. Here, students spin subtraction sentences. This is great because I was actually able to use it 2 weeks in a row. Because they spin different combinations of numbers, the possibilities are endless! I also used a similar Spin & Add center. Here, students build number sentences. Addition & Subtraction I made some lower-maintenance addition math worksheets which require no-prep! Hellloooo sanity-saver! Here are some of the activities I'll be using! Shapes geometry math worksheets Download it HERE Measurement Measurement Worksheets
