[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][bctt tweet=”When did we get so busy teaching we forgot children learn? I don’t think teachers have forgotten this, but there seems to be a demand from above that is pushing this […]
science
Posted inParents
Homework for Summer: Talk!
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] I am often asked, “What can we do over the summer with our child?”  We know if you quit practicing any skill  you will have less success with it when starting […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Elementary School, High School, Instruction & Curriculum, Literacy, Mathematics, Middle School, Science, Social Studies
Dr. Seuss: It's For Big Kids Too
Theodor Seuss Geisel is known in classrooms, libraries and by elementary age children for his fun and crazy books. There is a special language he developed, perfected and used to engage children in reading. Â From his first book, “And To Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street” to his ever popular “Cat in the Hat” […]
Posted inElementary School, Science, Special Education
Mission Possible: Accommodating for Science
Can you actually accommodate for science for a student whose reading level is far below grade level and still make the curriculum accessible? You can and if you want to remain sane in your classroom, you should. Frustrated students who cannot access the curriculum become eventual behavior problems either (a) because they want to save […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Featured, Professional Development
We're Back for our 2015 One Day Workshop in Atlanta
This year we have been lucky enough to bring back our annual one day conference to the beautiful city of Atlanta! Submit your proposals below! Loading…
Posted inClassroom Management, Featured, Instruction & Curriculum, Science, Social Studies
Differentiation in Science and Social Studies: 3 Things to Keep in Mind
A common occurrence across the country is taking students and grouping them by abilities in order to better meet their needs. It is a perfect sounding theory. But once those students are grouped by ability, are they all exactly the same? Absolutely not. So, exactly how do you differentiate for those students within a similar population? […]
Posted inFeatured, From the Front Lines, Instruction & Curriculum, Opinion
Simple Scientific Method For Younger Elementary Grades
My class of first and second graders is working through the scientific method. We have been doing several science experiences a week for the past four weeks. I love how they ‘get it’. Several of my teacher friends think I’m crazy for introducing this concept so early. Those are the same friends who also think I’m […]
Posted inElementary School, Instruction & Curriculum, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Science
The Beauty of Science and Art
This year our district has been focusing on integrating science with ELA.  This is not a new idea, but one that has been a joy to implement.  We spent three days over the summer looking at our standards, resources and designing lessons for students.  Focusing on keeping science alive with inquiry and hands on exploration while adding a […]