Why I Picked It Up: This book just came to us – quite literally! It’s a brand new book, written by Children’s Choice Award Nominee Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, published on April 4th, and we were contacted by the publisher who sent us a copy of the book in exchange for our honest review. (We also get […]
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Poetry and the Four C’s: Communication
While it may seem like communication is easier than ever with all the technology available to us and our students, quantity is no substitute for quality when it comes to this particular “C”. According to “An Educator’s Guide to the 4Cs,” published by the National Education Association, communication involves “expressing thoughts clearly, crisply articulating opinions, communicating […]
Poetry and the Four C’s: Critical Thinking
As educators, we know that students’ learning must adapt to accommodate our changing society. No longer can we simply teach “3Rs”: reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. Our students must be thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators. For them to be these things, they need us to teach them the “4 Cs”: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. In honor […]
Objects in the Sky: Interactive Astronomy Simulations
In several of my classes recently, we’ve been studying objects in the sky in some form or fashion. Whether we’re talking about how the Earth, moon, and sun move in relation to each other, eclipses and moon phases, constellations, or the different planets in our solar system, kids love to learn about those mysterious objects […]
Website Review: CyArk – Digital Heritage Preservation
WOW! Just WOW! Jessica brought this site to my attention recently, but she forgot to warn me I would get lost in it! CyArk stands for Cyber Archive. They are a non-profit organization with the mission of “using new technologies to create a free, 3D online library of the world’s cultural heritage sites before they […]
Book Review: XO, Ox A Love Story by Adam Rex
Why I Picked It Up: Title and author. Adam Rex has my same sense of humor – a little offbeat with a hint of snarky – which helps explain the title and cover. With a simple click, this one found its way into my Amazon cart. Why I Finished It: This is not your typical Valentine […]
