Classroom Management
Escape Room for Educators
Try something new as a staff and discover the fun in escape room team building!
Flipped Classroom
Have you explored the flipped classroom model yet? In this approach, students review instruction at home (usually using pre-recorded videos from teachers) and use class time to work on their projects. This can be particularly engaging when used with Arts Integration and STEAM. Use these resources to help you with the flip!
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Educator PD
Endangered Species Infographic PBL Lesson
In this Endangered Species Infographic PBL Lesson, I will outline how, as a school community, we can make a difference and bring awareness.
Curriculum
Hologram Art STEAM Lesson
In this new middle school STEAM lesson, we are focusing on the connections between science and art through using a hologram.
Resources
Design Thinking: Game Challenge
The challenge was to create an original game using design thinking.
Educator PD
So Your Work Is Your Life
I hear so much about having a work/life balance so I try to make myself stop working.
Curriculum
Base Ten Buildings – A STEAM Activity
To help students master the crucial concept of base ten buildings, I like to have my students practice with these blocks to develop their number sense.
Resources
Setting and Reaching Your Goals
The first thing to consider when reaching your goals is to make sure it's realistic.
Curriculum
Rhythms of Rio – NEW UNIT!
Rhythms of Rio, designed for grade 2-4, integrates the percussive Brazilian samba with social studies & ELA standards to help students learn about culture.
Resources
Natural Pairings: Artists and Subjects
I reached out to our Facebook Think Tank group and asked for some fresh ideas on their favorite natural pairings between artists and subjects.
Strategies
Back-to-School and Sunday Night Anxiety Tips and Tricks
You know Back To School Sunday night anxiety feeling?
Classroom Management
5 Ideas For Using Padlet in the Classroom
Discover how to use a Padlet in the classroom to enhance learning.
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