Happy Thursday, friends! I'm coming to you today in the midst of a much-needed snow-cation! I've taken naps, slept in, consumed my normal cups of coffee, and played in the snow with my family. I recently finished up two days at the Powerful Learning Conference in Lake of the Ozarks, and between the conference and the snow days, I almost feel refreshed! Almost - heck, we're still teaching in a ... Read More about Effective Teaching Strategies with Technology
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“Let’s Play Hot Seat!” Super – Easy Review Game
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
Chrome Extensions: 2021 Edition
Happy Monday, friends! I'm coming to you from my kitchen this evening, as a try out a new recipe for dinner. My daughters have VERY different tastes and are very picky - the only thing they can really agree on is that we must have steamed broccoli for dinner! - and my husband would prefer to just run through McDonald's. Fingers crossed that this recipe is a crowd-pleaser, or at least tolerated by ... Read More about Chrome Extensions: 2021 Edition
Pixel Art Review for Social Studies
Happy Saturday, all! I'm totally celebrating the end of this week because not only was it our first full week of school in two weeks (thankful for snow/ice days!), but it was also my duty week! Yes, morning, lunch, and after school duty greeted me way too early Monday morning. I'm happy to say that, with the help of my daily Bible time, excessive amounts of coffee, at least one scoop of my ... Read More about Pixel Art Review for Social Studies