If you haven’t noticed, twitter and other social networking sites (BeBo, Plurk, FB, etc) are making their presence known in ALL ages and walks of life. Take advantage of the opportunity to A: discuss the appropriate and inappropriate cyber behaviors and B: turn a boring review assignment into something they will be more engaged in […]
We know that a district focus and emphasis has been directed towards math, most pointedly in problem solving and measurement. I want to give you several options today that I have once discovered from my PLN on Twitter. (8Amber8). Not feeling successful with the extra computer in your room? iPlay has a collection of printable math games
After a slight summer baby having hiatus, 🙂 I’ll be back to blogging regularly! First item, I came across today via twitter (8Amber8) is a math game gem. This site lists different activities for grades K-6, and then provides a bit of an explanation for each site and how it developmentally contributes to each grade levels’ skills.
Math game greatness! Read More »
As we wind down our year, (we’re so close!) I know most people’s minds are on what their summer plans are…and most don’t involve any curriculum planning. Just in case though, I wanted to give out a few more sites for you to bookmark for next year, or offer to those parents that you think
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Digital storytelling is not a new concept. It has been around for several years within GISD and I know the fabulous technology facilitators (cough, cough) have promoted, shared, and taught a fair number of classes helping teachers integrate with this idea. While Photo Story is a great and reliable option, there are a number of other free
May is a great month for stories! Read More »
Did you LAUGH at my title? As teachers, we all know that there is NO such thing as extra time. Especially in the Spring in Texas, wink wink… I think there are spurts of time, maybe just not for us or for every single student. There’s always one or two kids who get done first