I began my career as a “cow lady” in the fall of 2004. I had just gotten married and gotten a new last name which was tough enough seeing as no one really knew how to pronounce it, including myself. My whole identity had completely changed. I then accepted a job here at Springfield and I was granted [...]
The ELMO learning lunch was quite an exciting event. Teachers are chomping at the bit to have their own in the classroom. Here are some of the ideas the teachers discussed for getting an ELMO of their own:
~ apply for PTA mini grant
~ have an ELMO fundraiser
~ ask the PTA to match whatever funds they [...]
Come and meet Elmo! Just as a warning, this one is white and not red.
The Elmo is a document camera that allows you to project documents in real time without having to make a transparency. It connects directly to your computer with one USB cable and is as simple as 1-2-3.
Applications ideas…
Project student [...]
There was a lot of traveling going on throughout our elementary buildings today. I know that each of you took your students on learning journeys, opening students’ minds to new ideas and experiences. But there are three specific journeys that took place that I would like to share.
Mrs. Lorenzini’s class traveled to Kenya using google [...]
“The end is near!” A nun standing at the second mile marker for the broad street run encouraged us with these words. Somehow, coming from a nun, they weren’t comforting. And not only that, she was lying! There were still eight miles to go.
I am not sure how you all feel hearing the end is near. There are still [...]
Google Earth has taken a stand with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to raise awareness of the genocide that is happening in Sudan. Check out this article by Elise Labott (CNN).
You can also click here to find out how you can make a difference.
Arriving just in time for spring are new blog themes for all of you teachers who have your own classroom blogs. So for those of you who are tired of the original background theme you chose, spice up the new season with a new theme!
Yes I have another website that you have to check out. Spellingtime is the cutest site for learning how to spell. I suggest using it for grades K-2, and possibly 3. It has fun graphics, easy language, and is very kid friendly. Modify every lesson with your own word list weekly! Again, it is free and [...]
Everyone should know about these websites: ThatQuiz & Quizlet! What are they? They are each free sites that create flashcards or practice tests for math facts and reading vocabulary. Register (for free) at ThatQuiz and log in to create a class. Add your students names to the class. Assign a test. Give the students the [...]
While you can easily pull down the hanging wall map in your classroom to point out the location of your current geography or culture unit, why not travel to the location you are studying with the 3D tool, google earth. Take your kids on a virtual field trip that will blow them away. Click here to link [...]
