TouchCast is a new, revolutionary iTunes app that has huge potential for the classroom and beyond. It allows you to create interactive videos. I’m not talking about the kind of videos you see on YouTube that have links that lead you to other sites or videos, though you could certainly do that with TouchCast. I … Read more
I think my compadre over at “Not Just Child’s Play” and I are having some kind of mind meld because she posted about S.C.A.M.P.E.R. as I was already in the throes of preparing this post! I love her ideas for Back to School scampering, and actually had a similar idea that I included in my … Read more
Depending on your perspective, today’s post title may elicit different pictures. For those of you interested in sports, I am sorry to say that this has very little to do with football – at least not directly. However, the beauty of these resources is that you can make the theme of your game whatever you … Read more
Ever since my former principal, John Hinds, recommended a book to our staff, Spaces and Places, by Debbie Diller, I have looked at my classroom with a brand new set of eyes. I’ve tried to break out of the traditional mold, and to create an environment that promotes engagement, collaboration, and curiosity. I still haven’t … Read more
I’m not really sure about the title for this post – because I certainly do not think these recommendations apply solely to children who have been identified as Gifted. However, as a teacher of gifted kids, I know that parents often ask me for ideas on reading material. After reading Wonder, and commenting about it … Read more
Just like most brains, mine constantly searches for patterns and connections. Lately, I’ve observed an underlying theme in many of the resources that I’ve been culling for teaching next year – the importance of kindness. After seeing a book recommendation on several blogs, including one of my favorites, “Not Just Child’s Play,” I finally read … Read more