Dear New Teacher Grad, Wow, what a world you have graduated into! When you began your last semester of college I am willing to bet this is not what you had in mind. I am absolutely positive you were looking forward to student teaching. You were probably just hitting your groove of total teach in the classroom when our world began to … [Read more...] about Dear New Teacher Grad
Distance Learning Games for the End of the Year
Have you tried playing distance learning games with your students? Games are a great way to help students stay engaged and a part of the school community. I know you play games IN the classroom, but thinking of distance learning games can be a challenge. In this post, I will share a few of my favorite games to play through Zoom, Google Meet, or … [Read more...] about Distance Learning Games for the End of the Year
Integrating Texas History into Your ELAR Block
Integrating Texas History is a must. We are all being told to spend more time on reading and writing foundational skills, This means social studies get pushed to the back burner, or off the stove altogether. Not anymore though! By integrating Texas History with your ELAR block you can make sure you are hitting the TEKS and educating your … [Read more...] about Integrating Texas History into Your ELAR Block
ChatterPix for Information Sharing
ChatterPix is not a new app, but I recently rediscovered it when completing a project for one of my grad school classes. I was instantly thrilled to find it again because it is extremely versatile, user friendly, and really fun! What Is ChatterPix? ChatterPix is a free app available for Apple and Android that allows the user to create a talking … [Read more...] about ChatterPix for Information Sharing
U.S. Citizenship Unit: How I Teach It
Are you getting ready to start your U.S. Citizenship Unit with your students? Check out this post with ideas and resources for helping your students to understand the symbols, ideals, and landmarks of the United States. No matter which social studies standards you follow, it is likely they have a set of citizenship standards for your students to … [Read more...] about U.S. Citizenship Unit: How I Teach It