I know that the readers of this blog live in many countries, so I try to write posts that might be applicable no matter where you are. I was pleasantly surprised, therefore, to learn that many nations celebrate Mother’s Day in May, as does the United States. Here are some lesson ideas to consider that will … Read more
I just had to share this Lego/EV3 vending machine created by one of my 5th grade students. He is in my GT class as well as our campus Robotics Club. He owns an EV3, and spent his spare time last week making this contraption to dispense Starburst candies every time you deposit a quarter. There … Read more
I was reading @chucktaft’s recent blog post on Social Studies Out Loud about his recent Breakout Edu experience, and almost missed a list of new-to-me digital tools near the end of the article (click here to see my blog post explaining Breakout Edu). Taft offers a few different ways to leave clues for fun Breakout Edu … Read more
UPDATE 2/9/2021 – Since this post has collected more than 15 sites, I’ve created a Wakelet collection, which you can now find here. The Wakelet collection will be updated with any future awesome math sites I find. My students, especially my 4th and 5th graders, love math challenges. If I can, I find ones that … Read more
In this recent article from Huffington Post, the writer poses the following questions to students preparing for their future careers: “Are you adaptable? Can you quickly learn a new skill? Can you draw on different, seemingly unrelated knowledge and then connect that knowledge in a meaningful, creative and effective way? Can you throw yourself into a … Read more
Today’s Frivolous Friday post is in honor of my colleague, Angela Leonhardt, who is a music educator extraordinaire. She just made it to the finals for our district’s Teacher of the Year. That honor and many more are well-deserved by this wonderful teacher, who enriches our community with her dedication. If I had any music … Read more