Happy Monday, friends! I'm writing to you today from Thanksgiving break! WOOOHOOO! As I told my students and colleagues last week, I've needed breaks before, and I've wanted breaks before, but I do not remember a time when I so desperately needed a break! This year has been a dandy, to say the least. Earlier this month, I was presenting my Social Studies and Google Classroom seminar to some ... Read More about “Let’s Play Hot Seat!” Super – Easy Review Game
3 Quick Ways to Check for Learning
Happy Halloween, friends! I'm writing to you today in the throws of a double ear infection - booo. It goes without saying that I am very thankful to live in a time and place where super strong antibiotics are readily available! Send all the prayers and positive vibes my way! Back to the point of the post - I'm excited to share with you 3 quick ways that you can monitor student learning in your ... Read More about 3 Quick Ways to Check for Learning
Questions About Questions in Google Classroom
Happy Sunday, friends! I know it's been quite a bit since my last post ... but I'm still here! My family and I are adjusting to our busy schedule, learning to juggle dance, sports, volunteering, and middle school (how am I old enough to have a middle schooler?!) with family time. It's been a challenge for sure! To start the week on a high note, I'm sharing a few ideas for using one of my most ... Read More about Questions About Questions in Google Classroom
One by Wacom Product Review
**I was provided with One tablet by Wacom in return for my honest review* Happy Monday, all! I hope you're having a fantastic week and adjusting to the back-to-school season. Our beginning of the year meetings actually started last week, but today has been a struggle! As I pulled into the parking lot this morning, I tried to close my sunroof with my garage door opener. Then, as I approached my ... Read More about One by Wacom Product Review
We can’t use Jamboard, but …
Happy Monday, all! I hope your week is off to a fabulous start! My Monday started as it has for more than half a year - with a 5K! In early December, I started running a 5k every Monday - I didn't necessarily intend to make it a goal or tradition to run a weekly 5k, but it quickly turned into just that! Today, I ran my 34th weekly 5k IN A ROW. Coming from an asthmatic 35-year-old mommy, with bad ... Read More about We can’t use Jamboard, but …