How many of you constantly come across new tech tools that you think are really cool, but soon forget about and do not use? There is SO much out there, and it can be extremely overwhelming. At the beginning of this school year, I was introduced to a website (now an app as well) called Padlet. At… Continue reading Using Padlet as a Classroom & Professional Tech Tool
Writing is one of the hardest subjects to teach, but my favorite because there are so many ways you can teach it. Some people like to follow a program, but for those who like to be creative, following the basic format for Writing Workshop can give you a framework and freedom to meet the needs of your… Continue reading An Overview of Writing Workshop
All educators are aware that time is our enemy – there is never enough! Author’s Chair is an important component of Writing Workshop, but also the first part to be left off of a daily schedule. I am going to discuss some great tips and techniques that can help save time and make it a meaningful… Continue reading Managing Author’s Chair – A Writer’s Workshop Guide
Most people remember reading the funny book, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” by Laura Joffe Numeroff. It’s a story of a boy who shares a cookie with a hungry mouse which sets off a chain of events: “If you give him a cookie, he’s going to ask for a glass of milk. He’ll then want to… Continue reading About My Blog
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