I was reviewing old blog posts and came across one about the Fido Puzzle. For their “sharing time” my 5th graders have recently been trying to stump each other with riddles, and I think this might be a good one to add to the mix. (If you are a parent of one of my 5th … Read more
As graduation season rolls around once again, I thought I would compile a list of videos that I’ve found over the years that eloquently describe the hopes and dreams I have for my students in the future. I’ve placed the length of each video beside it. Not all of these are graduation speeches, but they … Read more
As regular readers may know, my students and I are big fans of ThinkFun games in our classroom. The logic and problem-solving skills embedded into each one equal the entertainment value, which makes teachers and learners happy. ThinkFun recently sent us one of their new games to review – Rush Hour Shift. This name may sound … Read more
When I realized that last week was National Engineering Week, the week was practically already over. I tried to salvage things by doing some engineering with my 5th grade last Thursday – Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Ironically, there are only 5 girls in my 5th grade class of 18. But that’s still a … Read more
This Friday’s edition of “Gifts for the Gifted” may be a blast from the past if you ever went on long trips as a child without the benefits of electronic entertainment systems. When I was little, preparing for travel consisted of packing a bunch of books to read and a few books of puzzles. I can’t … Read more