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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!
Using A Fly Swatter Game At Your Independent Spelling Center
As a teacher, you’re always collecting the most random things. If you were to take a look into my classroom, you’d see a collection of …
Using Boom Cards And Seesaw
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 …
Boom Cards Google Classroom Tutorial
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 …
Self-Care For Teachers Shouldn’t Add More Stress To Your Life
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: …
Teaching Nursery Rhyme Songs To Your Students To Improve Reading In Fluency
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 …
5 Fun Ways To Teach The Reading Skill Compare And Contrast
There are many activities you can do to introduce and reinforce the reading comprehension skill of compare and contrast. This reading strategy is fun to …
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 …
Fun Online Spelling Games Your Students Can Play Today
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 …
How To Make Choose Your Own Adventure Spelling Word Games With Google Slides
Are your students getting tired of the spelling word games you assign? I know that my spelling station is the one that I need to …
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 …
Finding Online Stories For Kids That Are Perfect For A Listening Center
About six years ago, one of my sweetest students ever stood up from my listening center with her headphones still attached and started walking away. …
Self-Care For Teachers Shouldn’t Add More Stress To Your Life
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: …
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Rachael's Story
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.
