Have you tried Boom Cards in your classroom yet? I can’t believe I waited so long to try them! I am so excited to tell you about them! I can’t live without them now. Okay, that was a little dramatic. Seriously though, Boom Cards have really upped my teaching game this school year. In thisContinue reading “10 Reasons I Love Using Boom Cards in My Classroom”
Category Archives: Distance Learning
Amazing Writing Activities to Teach Writing in Elementary
I love teaching writing! It’s my favorite thing. I love watching students light up with ideas as they write in my class. I love having students leave my room confident in their ability to write and embrace the process. But, let’s be honest here. It takes some kids a long time to get confident aboutContinue reading “Amazing Writing Activities to Teach Writing in Elementary”
How I Teach and Assess Reading Fluency for BIG KIDS in Upper Elementary
As a teacher, my ultimate goal for students is to enjoy reading and feel confident picking out books to read in their free time. There are many elements to growing successful independent readers, but oral reading fluency is SO IMPORTANT for so many reasons! In this blog post, I will share with you how IContinue reading “How I Teach and Assess Reading Fluency for BIG KIDS in Upper Elementary”
Distance Learning Ideas & Tips for Teachers Using Google Slides
I was thinking today, if I were on a deserted island and could only take one online learning tool with me to make teaching lessons remotely easier, I would take Google Slides. Seriously though, Google Slides has probably been one of the most helpful resources to setup a virtual classroom and organize all the thingsContinue reading “Distance Learning Ideas & Tips for Teachers Using Google Slides”