I have gotten very into choice boards in this virtual learning environment. If you are like me and teaching students who are at home and in school at the same…
Author: Lauren
No More Messy Supply Bins!!!
With so many students visiting the library throughout the week, I begin to feel like I'm in battle with the constant disorganization of the table supply bins. This is partly…
FREE Google Scoot Game for the Media Center
First off, you might be just wondering what the heck is Google Scoot and do I have the materials to use it in my classroom or library, so let me…
6 Perfect (and NEW!) Back to School Read Alouds
Tired of reading the same books every year over and over again?!!? ME TOO! I know repetition is good for kids, especially when learning about those oh so needed routines…
Recycled Poetry: Ways to Use Your Old Books And Magazines
Engaging poetry activities using old books and magazines
Celebrate National Scribble Day in a Fun, Easy and Engaging Way
I only heard about National Scribble Day this year when I opened an email from our supervisor asking us to celebrate it in our schools. So naturally, I Googled it…
Integrate Technology with this Superhero Lesson Plan
The end of the year for me is all about ENGAGEMENT. I do my best to structure lessons around what I know interests the students. Allowing students to create their…
Lego Challenge Cards in the Classroom
When I first started Makerspace, I thought it would be awesome to change activities each month. This way, when students were using it during lunch or once a month during…
STEM Gingerbread Man Trap
As an educator, we love when can use or create a lesson that is interdisciplinary. That's definitely an educational buzz word! I love when I am able to incorporate literature…
4 Simple Read Across America Activities
Because Read Across America is a re-occuring event, every year, I feel like I am searching and scouring Pinterest for something new to do! This year in particular, I was…
