5 Simple Things to get Started with CCSSPosted by Marsha on March 30, 2012
In my opinion, teachers should not wait for a mandate, program, or training to start familiarizing themselves with the Common Core Sunshine State Standards (CCSS). There are five things I would do to get started.
Kindergarten Common Core Discussion Stems Now Available!Posted by Barb on March 16, 2012
Calling on all Kindergarten teachers to be the first to see our Common Core State Standards Discussion Stems. These discussion stems were designed just for you AND they align with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Kindergarten teachers around the country are learning about and beginning to implement the CCSS into their lessons.
As a reading [...]
Bite Your Tongue, Provide “Wait Time” For Your StudentsPosted by Barb on February 23, 2012
I honestly believe that it’s in a teacher’s DNA to help their students. The problem is that we, as teachers help our students too much. Our students know this and can often out wait us, knowing that we will eventually either answer our own question or lead them right to the wanted response. This needs [...]
Calling All Sports FansPosted by Barb on January 12, 2012
The next time you head off to a sporting event or friend’s house to watch the big game, be sure to mention how the NCAA has teamed up with DonorsChoose.orgin a campaign called “Fund the Future”. This partnership allows educators during a commercial (of course) to start the conversation about ways their friends, family, and [...]
Happy New Year’s Sale!Posted by Kira on January 2, 2012
This weekend you can get our apps for a cool 20% off. Discount is automatic upon checkout at the shop! We hope you had a wonderful new year, now go make your Lesson Pop!
What’s in Your Classroom Library?Posted by Barb on November 30, 2011
Chances are it has been a while, if not years, since you have gone through your classroom library to see what’s actually there. Many of us who are elementary teachers acquired our books by either belonging to a book club using accumulated bonus points or purchasing favorite title ourselves. And if that is the case, [...]
