You can never have enough scary books on your shelf especially the closer you get to Halloween. Varying in scare factor, these titles will keep all horror fans busy until spooky season arrives.
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Bloom’s Taxonomy, in simple terms, is a classification system used to define and distinguish different levels of human cognition—i.e., thinking, learning, and understanding. Its original purpose was to give educators a common language to talk about curriculum design and assessment. The belief is that when students learn the basic foundational skills first, they can then progress to more complex types of thinking such as analysis and evaluation.
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Building a vibrant classroom community hinges on embracing the unique energy and spirit of each group of students. One creative way to cultivate this is through a class mood pin board. This visual representation not only captures the dynamic mood and humor of your class but also strengthens bonds and fosters a sense of belonging. Here’s how you can harness class energy with a personalized mood pin board:
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In today’s digital age, classroom note-taking has evolved beyond pen and paper. Introducing thermal printers into your teaching toolkit can revolutionize how students capture and retain information. Here’s why thermal printers are a game-changer for note-taking and why handwritten notes still matter:
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My favorite time of year is quickly approaching. Bust out the sweaters and tall boots. Get your Halloween decorations all sorted out. Start sipping everything apple cider and pumpkin spiced. And most of all, get your SpOoOoOoOoOky stories prepped and ready! There are some phenomenally engaging scary stories that are just right for the month of October. Not only are they just the right amount of creepy, they are also chock full of literary elements. Read on for our list of favorite Short stories to read during the month of October.
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We L-O-V-E exit tickets because they are a great formative assessment tool that gives us a way to assess how well our students understand the material they are learning in class. The best part is that we can then use this data for adapting instruction to meet our students' needs the very next day. Exit tickets allow teachers to see where the gaps in knowledge are, what they need to fix, what students have mastered, and what can be enriched in the classroom.
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Simplify Your Teaching Life with Brisk: Your All-in-One Classroom Assistant!
Are you tired of feeling like there's never enough time in the day? Say hello to your new best friend, Brisk! This powerful tool is designed to make your teaching life easier and more efficient, so you can focus on what you do best – inspiring young minds. 🧠✨
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A unit of study that we always teach at the beginning of the school year is from the book Strategies that Work by Stephanie Harvey.
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Welcome to a comprehensive guide that will transform how you approach reading instruction in your classroom. We all know the importance of fostering a love of reading and ensuring our students become proficient readers. In this post, we'll dive into four crucial components of a robust reading program: Vocabulary, Syntax, Prior Knowledge, and Reading Comprehension. These elements are essential for creating confident and capable readers. Let’s explore how you can implement these strategies effectively.
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We've uncovered a gem for teachers among the digital chaos, and its name is Figma.
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Are you a Taylor Swift fan looking to bring some of her magic into your classroom? A Taylor Swift-themed bulletin board can be a fun and engaging way to motivate students while adding a touch of pop culture to your decor. Here’s how you can create your very own Swiftie-inspired bulletin board that’s sure to be a hit with your students.
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Incorporating games into the classroom can be a fantastic way to engage students, foster teamwork, and build critical thinking skills. The creators of the wildly popular game Exploding Kittens have developed several other games that are perfect for a classroom setting. Here’s a look at three of their best: Power Hungry Pets, That Escalated Quickly, and Danger Danger.
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