Trying to make sight words exciting and memorable while teaching virtually is a challenge! I’ve been trying to come up with multiple ways to engage students while teaching new sight words and reviewing past sight words. Spin a Sight Word Activity One of the activities I love to use is “spin a sight word” using…
Like many other teachers, I am currently teaching virtually while trying to make learning both fun and meaningful! We have been learning about all things farm the last few weeks. To end our farm unit, I wanted the kids to enjoy a fun activity that also makes for a yummy snack! Pigs in the Mud…
As this school year kicks off virtually for my class – and for many students and teachers – I wanted my students to have hands-on learning tools right at their fingertips. I needed a way for them to still use manipulatives during math, work on fine motor skills, and build literacy foundations. Cue in ……
Many students and teachers across the country are heading back to school. When we think of back to school, we usually think excitement – new school supplies, new friends, new teachers, new grade level, and new beginnings. Some may even think of a new box of crayons and the smell of the crayons when you…
Some teachers are very comfortable teaching about voting and elections in their classrooms, and some are not. Some teachers let children “vote” for president in their class – others do not. The way you approach teaching about voting and elections is up to you! Let’s talk about how to introduce voting – and the concept…
Like all student behavior management systems, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, especially with distance learning and virtual teaching. Without being a physical presence and being able to walk around a room, it can be difficult to get our students to behave and focus. In distance learning, us teachers need to get creative, think about what…