This week we started our at-home learning like many of you did. At first the thought of it all was very overwhelming. How can I teach both 5th grade and 1st grade? How do I know what to teach? How do I know what to give them? Then I decided that I was going to go with what I know: Anything I can do with them is better than doing nothing at all. I didn't want the stress of it all to paralyze me. So, I just pulled out some very simple teaching resources that I've had around for YEARS. That's right... YEARS. Because, in this scary time of the COVID-19 pandemic, we do NOT have to recreate the wheel. The wheel has … [Read more...]
Using Food in the Classroom
Wow, what a week right?! I know some of my teacher friends have had to abruptly figure out how to teach from a distance, others are navigating still having their school open through uncertainty, and parents are scrambling with taking on having their kids home when they are normally working! Strange times for all for sure, and I’m speaking from experience because I just REALLY didn’t realize how hungry my kids are ALL. THE. TIME. Ha! If we’re going to be giving out snacks every five minutes, we might as well put them to good use! Before your students and/or kids devour all the crackers and … [Read more...]
Read Aloud Video: Me Jane
Have you read Me...Jane before? It is a beautiful story about Jane Goodall as a child. The story shows how curious and passionate she was as a little girl and how that turned her into the world-changer that she became! It just happens to be one of our Rooted in Reading books for March. If you haven't read the book, I highly recommend it! You can find the book HERE. Here is a video of me reading the story that can be shared with your students and their parents while they are learning from home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZapAfU0M00 We also have a teaching resource that pairs right alongside of the … [Read more...]
Easter Math and Word Problems
Just like many of you, we are starting our own little version of "homeschooling" this week because of COVID-19. Our district will give us exact directions soon, so we are taking it pretty easy until that time comes. BUT, I knew that my two kiddos would need to start a new routine today. I don't think any of this actually feels "real" to them. Which is understandable. So, we started doing very light school work and did something fun! Last week I posted Solve to Create a Rabbit to my shop, so that's where we started. To read more about how it is used in the classroom, look HERE! I printed off the 6 1st grade … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Use Play Doh in the Classroom
One thing I know for sure is there is nothing more thrilling to students than Play-Doh. I mean, I COMPLETELY understand their excitement, it's squishy, stretchy, smelly. ALL. THE. FUN. SENSORY. THINGS! That's why I am such a fan of using it in the classroom, even if it's messy. Play-doh can play a huge role in keeping the kids engaged and there are so many different ways it can be used in your daily lesson plans. Today, I want to share with you my top 5 ways to use play-doh in the classroom. I hope this inspires you to break out the play-doh and have some fun with your students this Spring! Finding the … [Read more...]
Favorite Amazon Finds
I haven't shared some of my favorite things recently, so I thought today would be a good time to do that! I actually haven't shopped just a ton lately. I guess it's because Christmas wasn't too long ago and it felt like we had stuff pouring out of every corner of our house. But today I have 6 amazon finds to share with you. They are all things that we have had for a while and LOVE. Adjustable Lap-desk First up is this adjustable lap-desk. I use it while I'm working on the couch, bed, floor, at the counter, or outside by the pool. You can adjust the height, angle, etc so that it can be in the most … [Read more...]
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