This is one of those proud moments you have as a teacher where you have an idea for a lesson and it actually happens. I had created an experience that allowed my students to interact with a classic text that might not have been accessible if I had simply handed them an anthology.
Technology
Website Review: ProCon.org
How great would it be if we had a society of FULL of people who were able to engage in deep discussion, have a difference of opinion, and be able to understand another person’s viewpoint??
Website/App Review: Planbook.com
As the librarian, I get to see the PreK – 6th grade classes every week for library AND technology, but keeping track of which class did what last week and what I wanted to do with them this week was stressing me out!
Book Review: One Cool Friend, by Toni Buzzeo
Why I Picked It Up: I actually didn’t pick this one up, my 3.5 year old son did on one of our sort-of-weekly library trips. He usually picks up a few of his own books, but this time, he found this one and brought it to me. “I choosed it out for you, Mommy because […]
4 Cs and Poetry: Creativity
The world after K-12 (whether workforce or higher education) is asking more from our students – they must be creative and innovative. Creativity is one of the things makes people unique, it allows people to realize they don’t have to be exactly like everyone else.
Poetry and The 4 C’s: Collaboration
The ability to work in collaboration with others is a foundational skill for student success, both in the classroom and in their future endeavors.ย In order to collaborate successfully, students must learn to respect the opinions of others, take responsibility for their share of the project, and learn to compromise. The benefits of incorporating this into […]
