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Write Report Card Comments Faster Using ChatGPT AI

I was going to start by asking, "Have you ever wanted to write report card comments faster?" but then DUH of course you do! I don't even need to ask. ChatGPT is an AI application that basically does everything! From creating a three day split workout plan to writing your lesson plans and report card comments. ChatGPT is currently free but I'm betting that there will be a fee attached in the future. So hurry up and get your report card comments done! I'm in report card writing mode right ... Read the Post

6 ADHD-Friendly Organizational Tips and Tricks for the Classroom

If you’re the teacher or a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you already likely know that they can struggle with memory, focus, and organization. Students may lose homework assignments, make careless mistakes on tests, have problems following instructions, and cause disruptions in the classroom and at home. While learning to manage ADHD requires a long-term effort, many strategies can make a difference. With the help of a HomeAdvisor blog on ... Read the Post

Teaching Children about Grief: A Child Friendly Book

As a classroom teacher, sometimes we encounter situations where students have suffered a loss. It can be challenging to address the grief that a child is feeling. We often talk about emotions in the classroom but rarely talk about grief. When a child suffers a loss, they are sometimes unprepared for that emotion. Teaching children about grief can be challenging but with the use of age appropriate books it can be manageable. When using picture books we want them to be relatable for children. ... Read the Post

Classroom Video Activity: Unboxing Videos

As someone who utilizes a lot of digital resources, I am always looking to try out new engaging classroom video activities. Each school year I end up switching grades or I'm assigned a split grade. This means I end up teaching several of the same students for more than one year. I hate repeating the same lesson activities with students so I need to be on the lookout for new ideas. Enter the unboxing video! This is a fun classroom video activity that involves students creating their own unboxing ... Read the Post

The Best Pencil Sharpener for the Classroom!

I have blogged about this pencil sharpener for the classroom before but I just got a new one and I felt the need to share my love all over again! It is THE BEST pencil sharpener for the classroom that I have ever owned and I highly recommend it. As a classroom teacher, it is important for me to have good tools. The pencil sharpener that was supplied with my classroom was constantly breaking the pencils and frustrating everyone. I bought 3 different electric sharpeners and they were all very ... Read the Post

Would You Rather Questions for the Classroom FREE

"Would you Rather?" is a fun game to play both in and out of the classroom. I created a fun digital presentation to use as a first week of school ice breaker activity. This activity could be used in class as a socially distanced ice breaker or even as a distance learning ice breaker. You can find the link to my Would you Rather Questions for the classroom below. Digital Would You Rather Questions for the Classroom: This digital Would You Rather slide deck is made for use with Google ... Read the Post