If you are one of my TPT or Instagram followers you may have noticed that I have been posting a good amount of doodles (clipart) lately. Amidst working on my other resources, I finally built up the courage to dedicate more time to my art. My friends have been pushing me to do clipart for at least 8 years now after seeing me taking notes at various teacher conferences. I have been a sketch notes taker since high school. I am a visual learner diagnosed with ADHD and have found that doodling in my notes has helped me tremendously when trying to process key facts, review my work, and remember … [Read more...] about Getting Started with Sketch Notes in the Classroom
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Creating a STEM Bin
Hey there friends! I am so excited to talk to you about my kids' most used activity in our house for 5 years running (literally since the day we created it!)… our STEM bin!Creating a STEM bin (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) for your kids at home is a fantastic way to not only beat boredom, but it will boost their creativity. When we started, I simply put items we were going to recycle or toss such as boxes of various sizes, containers, and random school supplies we had around the house. Our STEM bin has since evolved, and I thought we should share what we now have … [Read more...] about Creating a STEM Bin
4 Strategies for Writing Instruction To Support All Students
Though writing is my very favorite subject to teach, it can be one of the most challenging. Especially since there is typically a large range of abilities in the classroom. To level the field for each of your writers it can take a lot of outside-of-the-box thinking. These are simple approaches I have used throughout the years with students, and with my own two boys. Here are four strategies for writing instruction that you can add to your teaching toolbox.1. MindsetI'm excited to share my first valuable tip that can make a big difference in our writing instruction. It's not about fancy tools … [Read more...] about 4 Strategies for Writing Instruction To Support All Students
Teaching Nonfiction Text Features with Sharks – Anchor Charts, Worksheets, & More!
In my experience, students have always shown an enthusiastic interest in nonfiction research, especially when it involves animals – and what better subject than sharks! I have several ideas for teaching nonfiction text features that I am sharing with you below including anchor charts, worksheets, report writing, discussion questions, and more... so let's dive in!Teaching Nonfiction Text FeaturesExploring the deep sea depths of shark facts can be both educational and entertaining for kids. From whale sharks and great white sharks to horn sharks, tiger sharks, and hammerhead sharks, there's a … [Read more...] about Teaching Nonfiction Text Features with Sharks – Anchor Charts, Worksheets, & More!
