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Digital Platforms: Seesaw, ClassDojo, Remind, and Class Tag
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 …
7 Seesaw App Tips Nobody Told You About
Learn how to teach your students Seesaw with confidence using a FREE Seesaw Scavenger Hunt!
7 Fun Sequencing Activities Your Students Need For Virtual Learning
When it comes to sequencing activities, the more interactive the better! You’re going to want your kiddos to understand the importance of putting things in …
5 Easy Ways To Teach Capital Letters That Won’t Leave You In Tears
I love to teach writing! The kids get so excited when they can sit in the author’s chair and share their work. You know what …
How To Use A Literacy Stations Planner To Organize Your Small Groups
Hi friends! I’m so excited to share this with you! This is a year in the making, and I’m giving it out to you FOR …
Add Audio To Google Slides – Great For Literacy Stations!
How many times have you made an activity on your Google Slides app, but ended up simplifying it because you weren’t sure your students would …
Powerpoint Tutorial For Digital Anchor Charts
By now, teachers everywhere are growing more accustomed to making videos for their students. By now, you’re all doing some kind of hybrid-virtual voodoo teaching, …
Making Digital Anchor Charts on The Seesaw App
Hey friends! In the last article, I showed you how to make digital anchor charts with Google Slides. Now it’s Seesaw’s turn! The Seesaw app …
Black History Month Activities For Your Literacy Stations
I’ll say this louder for those in the back. Black History should be celebrated all year. Things like National Muffin Day should be a small …
Edpuzzle Tutorial For Elementary Teachers
I will admit, I’m easily impressed with technology. The amount of cool things we can do now is something that I geek out over. In …
You Can Still Do Guided Reading Virtually!
So in 2020, your students can’t sit elbow-elbow-knee-knee anymore. Time to get creative because now more than ever, our kiddos need social interaction. So it’s …
Use Boom Cards To Improve Student Engagement!
Do you know the point of the year where your fun and interactive lessons are starting to become a hassle? The kids aren’t as motivated, …
Using Digital Resources For A Poetry Station
If you haven’t caught on, I love my literacy stations. My favorite center is my poetry station. I am a sucker for good children’s poems …
Presidents Day Activities For Your Literacy Stations
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 …
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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 Firsties with Mrs. Hull
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.
