Don’t be intimidated by Google Sheets. Use these simple sheets to organize your classroom. You’ll be ready for back to school in no time. Even if you aren’t great at being organized with paper, you can get be organized digitally. Instead of searching through piles, just open up your Drive. Sometimes you may want to […]
Tips to Stay Away from Kid Germs
Germs are everywhere! As we’re heading back to school, it is time to set a couple routines that will keep you healthy. Have Separate Pencils for Kids and Adults The kids can use my yellow pencils which have washi tape so they don’t walk out the door. I buy black Ticonderoga pencils and I only […]
Introduction to Google Classroom
Wondering what Google Classroom is like? Just getting started? This visual tour will walk you through setting up your first class. Who can use Google Classroom? Originally, a school district would need to give teachers access to Google Classroom. Google opened up Google Classroom to everyone recently. Now homeschool teachers and teachers at private schools […]
Growth Mindset: Data, Goals, and Reflection
Growth mindset is easy to say. Helping students develop a growth mindset can be challenging. Let’s start with data, goals, and reflection. Growth mindset is not about making kids feel good about themselves and praising their effort despite lack of growth. It is not about saying things like, “At least you tried your best.” Growth […]
My Ocean Theme Classroom
Having an ocean themed classroom makes my students happy. Honestly, it makes me happy! When students enter my room for intervention for the first time, they look around wide eyed and smile. Students that come to me year after year still look around and find something new. While theme rooms can be busy and overwhelming, […]