I learned about Manga High a few weeks ago, but wanted to explore it more before sharing it. Now that I’ve had a chance to delve into it a little, I can’t wait for everyone else to try it! Manga High is a free math resource for K-12. Teachers can register entire classes, and no … Read more
As we begin to incorporate more mobile devices into our classrooms to engage our students, the question becomes, “What apps will be appropriate for the needs of my students?” Sorting through the apps available on sites such as iTunes in the Education category can be very time-consuming. In the past few weeks, I have come … Read more
This is a great resource for differentiating. Many teachers use graphic organizers, but there are a few here that I’ve never seen – such as the jigsaw puzzle. Changing things up always grabs the students’ attention. To apply this to different abilities in your classroom you could try the following levels, in order from least … Read more
A couple of years ago, a fellow Gifted and Talented teacher, Michelle A., introduced me to these brief biographies by showing me the book Not Quite What I Was Planning. I was immediately intrigued, and went out to buy my own copy. There is something deeply moving about the power of six words to tell … Read more
Apparently, I really like this site. I keep coming across it in my Bookmarks and Favorites on several different computers, as well as my online bookmarking site. One reason I like this site is because my students like it. They enjoy the different comic templates and the choices of characters and scenes. Another reason that … Read more
Kids Philosophy Slam has just announced its new topic for this year’s contest. It is, “What is the meaning of life?” Visit the site for more information on this contest for students in K-12. And if you have any students who figure out the meaning of life, please be sure to at least give me … Read more