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The Best Team and Random Student Generator App!

 Quickly Pick Student Partners or Random Students with THIS App:I found it! The best group generator app for the classroom!Yes I am very excited about this. I used to use ClassDojo which has a team generator app but I stopped using Dojo and I wasn't a fan of the setup for group generating. Before apps and fancy gadgets I used to use popsicle sticks in a tin can to generate my groups and to pick random students but this always took more time than I cared for. This is SO much better!Read ... Read the Post

How to use a Digital Reader’s Notebook

Why I use a Reader's Notebook: One of the core aspects of my reading program is reader's notebook activities. While I meet with small guided reading groups my other students are reading independently and responding to their text in their reader's notebooks. Reader's notebook activities promote metacognition (thinking about their thinking). Maintaining a reader's notebook allows students to demonstrate open ended critical thinking about the texts they are reading. It also gives them a productive ... Read the Post

How to Build Classroom Community and Teach Mindfulness

At the end of the school year my principal had all of the teachers find a rock. There were no rules about the rock, it could be any shape or size.  Then she asked us to draw a happy face on it. We had no idea why we were doing this but of course we all complied. (This post contains affiliate links) My district has been focusing on growth mindset as well as staff and student well-being. This activity falls perfectly in line with that focus. At our staff meeting we were asked to pull out our ... Read the Post

The Best Flexible Seating Ideas on Amazon for Your Classroom!

Flexible seating is all the rage right now and with good reason! People are realizing that students often work better with choice. When I think of myself, I don't want someone telling me where to sit and who I have to sit beside. In staff meetings, I generally sit with people I'm closer with or spend the most time with at school. At conferences I like to sit in the back so I can zip out first and avoid the rush of people leaving. At home, I work from the comfort of my couch with my laptop ... Read the Post

Making Thinking Visible with Interactive Bulletin Boards

Over the last few years my teaching has been heavily ingrained with inquiry based learning, problem/project based learning and open ended questioning. This has totally changed how I use bulletin boards in my classroom for making thinking visible.     I used to have my bulletin boards covered in teacher created beautiful anchor charts but I realized that this isn’t fostering the learning environment that I wanted for my students. When their thinking is displayed on the walls it becomes more ... Read the Post

Video Quizzes that Work with Google Classroom: EDPUZZLE

So last year I was introduced to this amazing tech tool and I want to share it with you too! You're going to love it! This web tool will allow you to use video in your classroom in a more engaging and interactive way. Read on to find out what it is and how it works!Hold Students Accountable For the Video They Watch:So this classroom web tool is called Ed Puzzle and it allows you to use just about any video available on the web to make into an interactive video quiz! AMAZING! This means that ... Read the Post

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