I learned an important lesson this year. At Christmas time I wanted to gift the class a fun present that they would be able to enjoy over and over again. I knew my students love to build and create, particularly creations that they can physically interact with. I did...
What is a Publishing Party? Students engaged in Writing Workshop generally spend between 4-6 weeks learning and applying different writing skills, strategies and behaviors associated with a particular unit of study. During this time, students have an opportunity to...
One of the things I love about teaching music is singing with the kids and hearing the kids sing, The act of singing alone and especially together is something that not only feels good and lifts your spirits but it is actually healthy for you . Studies have...
Wait…what does weighing a pig have to do with learning Spanish? Well, feeding a pig nutritious food helps it grow faster, but weighing it more often does not. Instead, weighing the pig often can make both the owner and the pig nervous. In the same way, to acquire a...
“Why do I need to learn this” “Why should this matter to me?” These are the questions of the ages! Since the beginning of time, students have pressed their teachers for the why’s and how’s and what’s of their learning. Sometimes they feel connected to the lesson;...
I have noticed over the past few weeks that the Otters have hit their stride with self esteem and confidence. It has been a gradual shift but noticeable non the less . It is not a quick task to build children’s self esteem in the classroom but it is one of the most...
