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Questions to ask ourselves at the end of each week: This is a wonderful list made by our teachers. Pick 3 and put them on the back of your door or by your coat! What can I bring new to … Continue reading →

Kids are always saying, “What can I write about?” We teach them to write what’s in their heart, and help with lists of their pets’ names, favorite holidays, happiest and saddest times, and so forth. But I made a carrel … Continue reading →

I came across this set of articles today, and thought it was too important not to share. Sometimes we forget that a building will stand better if we give the supporting columns a little space! This becomes especially true at … Continue reading →

I had this brainstorm yesterday as I passed by the custodians’ workshop. They were throwing away old discolored 2′ x 2′ ceiling tiles, and I was looking for a splash of color for my classroom walls. I’m going to throw … Continue reading →

Went to @JimTiffinJr workshop this morning entitled GeekTime, and learned how to embed Animoto and YouTube into WordPress sites. Here’s how to embed Animotos: Sign in to WordPress. Select New Post. Sign in to Animoto. Pick a Video. To the right of … Continue reading →

Get the Right Grip on Your Pencil - Video 2min 38sec Posture and Paper Positioning – Video 2 min 4 sec Inexpensive Disc-O-Seat – multiple colors, $13 – Link

. Do you need a near-point alphabet strip or two? Whenever your learner writes, there needs to be a near-point  alphabet strip (not at front of room, which is far point). Make sure the alphabet strip is in the same … Continue reading →

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/ I was looking for an interactive computer program that generated story starters for some Grade 3-4 boys. Boy, I hit the jackpot! What if the story starter let you spin the wheels of a one-armed bandit– a slot machine! … Continue reading →

http://www.stubbypencilstudio.com/product/JOL_EXAKT12/Exakt-Fine-Drawing-Pencils/ Every wonder if your student would write better if they had a pencil with harder lead? You know, the kid who presses down so hard his entire portfolio is etched into the top of his desk? Buy this set … Continue reading →