You probably knew your future teaching-self would utilize technology in your classroom, but I don’t think anyone could imagine the pandemic of 2020. As I’m …
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If you are interested in Boom Cards, but primarily use Seesaw in your classroom, did you know that using Boom Cards and Seesaw together is …
So you have learned how to use the Boom Learning website! But what about assigning them to your students? This quick Boom Cards tutorial will …
Oh boy. The topic of self-care importance for teachers gets me going. Show of hands how many times you’ve heard any of the following statements: …
It’s always a proud moment when you hear your students begin to improve their fluency in reading passages. When I heard my kiddos begin to …
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Rachael has over twenty-two years of classroom experience and is the go-to girl for all things digital! She has been lead presenter at the NCTM Council of Mathematics, several Purdue conferences, and has been featured on Kayse Morris’ Teacher TV, and Marissa Rehder’s Teacher Haven Membership.
Teaching literacy and facilitating literacy stations has been a passion of Rachael's and she wants to help you gain the confidence to use technology in your classroom! Rachael's blog, Teaching Firsties blends literacy and technology with helpful articles for K-2 educators.
There are many things to consider about your room as a classroom community. Here are some tips to build a strong classroom community for the …
I have never met a student who didn’t love bookmarks. You bust out a set of printable bookmarks and you’re going to see some excitement …
Show a child a picture of George Washington or Abraham Lincoln, and you can see the excitement in their eyes! Presidents Day is fun to …
Can we just take a moment to thank my red and blue ABC magnets for their many years of use at my spelling centers? I’m …
In this third part of a blog series on the best classroom apps, let’s look at the Classkick app. Classkick started in 2013, but really …
Why Is It So Hard To Teach Capital Letters? I love to teach writing! The kids get so excited when they can sit in the …
