“Draw a Stickman” has been one of the most popular posts on this blog. Now, there is an Episode 2! You can play it on the web, or you can play it on an iDevice (and get an alternative ending) for free. Although I found out about the new episode through e-mail, I thought that Kelly … Read more
I love this idea from Maureen at StrongStart. Meant for primary grades, this activity could easily be differentiated for any ability level. Using file folders with a picture glued inside, and a hole cut on the exterior that shows part of the picture, students are asked to guess the picture. Hints can be given on … Read more
Hedgehog Escape is a logic game by Learning Mates. At the moment, it is available on Amazon for $14.85. The goal is to try to roll the pack of baby hedgehogs out of the hedge to their mother. The levels increase in difficulty by adding badgers to strategic spots on the board. This encourages the … Read more
Puppet Pals is an iDevice app that allows students to make puppet show videos. The free version offers a limited number of characters and backdrops, but can still be fun. For more options, you can pay $2.99 for the Director’s Pass, which you gives many more themes and backgrounds, including Talk Shows and Politics. Once the … Read more
Tap Into The World Of Comics #2:Comic Version View more presentations from S. Hendy Tap Into the World of Comics is a Slideshare presentation by S. Hendy. It not only gives examples of sites for creating comics, along with their links, but also offers 26 suggestions for ways to integrate comics with the curriculum. Presented … Read more
This site has downloadable posters for “Thick” and “Thin” questions. Beth Newingham has also provided bulletin board ideas and question prompts to encourage “thick” questions. If you have time, click on the “Home” link to find out more about her class, and to see how she organizes her classroom. You can also get more information … Read more