As the school year jumps into full swing, parent-teacher conferences are on the mind of many teachers. I know that for me, as a fairly new teacher, they can be overwhelming and lead to many sleepless nights. Sarah at Tales of Teaching with Tech, Erin from Very Perry Classroom, Brianne at Hooo-Ray for Teaching, and myself wanted to chat about how we format parent-teacher conferences. We discussed scheduling, how student-led … [Read more...] about Parent Teacher Conferences
Coding in the Classroom: Dash & Dot
What is Coding? Simply put, coding is the language and process that allows us to create computer software, apps, and websites. It is through computer coding that we can control electronic devices and use them as resources to entertain, learn, and perform tasks. While the concept of coding can be complex, the foundation can be learned through basic if ______ then _______ statements. These concepts can by easily obtainable by students if presented … [Read more...] about Coding in the Classroom: Dash & Dot
Periscope: The New PD Frontier
When it comes to professional development opportunities, I sometimes feel that my location can be limiting with opportunities that I have. While there are many different ways to connect, learn, and grow with fellow teachers, I have found that attending conferences and meeting face-to-face is not always the most cost-effective option. As my husband and I started our journey back from Vegas this past week I knew that I wanted a way to keep the … [Read more...] about Periscope: The New PD Frontier
2015 TPT Conference in Las Vegas!
For the past two years, I have been debating about setting up a Teachers Pay Teachers store. Like most teachers, I spend countless hours designing materials for my students. While I feel confident in using my product in my own classroom, I still find myself intimidated by most of the popular sellers on TPT. As a move forward in my teaching career, I know that connecting with teachers and sharing my ideas beyond my own school site and district … [Read more...] about 2015 TPT Conference in Las Vegas!
March Currently
I really cannot believe that it is March! I still feel like February just started, but I am really looking forward to what this month has in store. I am so glad to be linking up with Farley from Oh' Boy 4th Grade for this month's CURRENTLY. Listening: I rarely watch reality/game TV shows, but occasionally I am home (and awake) when The Voice airs. The creativity is so inspirational. My husband and I just got home from a late night … [Read more...] about March Currently
The Amazing Abacus: Understanding Place Value
When I started teaching 6th-grade math at the beginning of the school year, I never would have imagined that my students would still be struggling to understand basic place value concepts. During the course of one of our math chapters (we use piloting the Engage NY curriculum here in our county to see if it is something we should adopt), students were asked to apply their understanding of place value when dividing. I quickly found out that many … [Read more...] about The Amazing Abacus: Understanding Place Value
