Set up virtual parent conferences easily
We know that parent conferences can be nerve-racking as it is but then throw in virtual conferences without guidance. That’s enough to overwhelm any teacher. I’m going to share a really easy platform I’ve been using the last year, that can be used in the classroom to set up virtual parent conferences easily. The purpose […]
The easiest way to take distance learning attendance on a Zoom or Google Meet call
As if enough hasn’t been thrown at you, now you have to figure out how to take attendance on a Zoom or Google Meet call. And some of you sweet teachers are having to do this virtually while also teaching face-to-face at the same time! Distance learning attendance can be easier! I did a LIVE […]
Writing Tools to Help Your Students During Distance Learning
The writing process is such a part of the primary classroom. Your learners are beginning to understand the parts of a story or essay, form sentences, and use quality word choice. During distance learning, your students should still be writing! These writing tools will help your students during distance learning. The Writing Process Not all […]
How Setting Office Hours Can Save Your Sanity in Distance Learning
School closures have caused teachers like yourself to transition to distance learning. Providing instruction and resources online is a huge shift for teachers, students, and parents. Admittedly, it can be really overwhelming to manage student work, answer questions, and get things graded! One way to save your sanity during distance learning is to set office […]
5 Myths About Flexible Seating
How many of you are reading this while sitting with perfect posture, hands in your lap, and not distracted at all? I bet if we were to take a snapshot of all the readers right now, we would have a different sitting/standing/reading style for each person. Why do we think kids are any different? If […]
Dismissal Procedures that Work
Dismissal procedures can be very stressful in elementary school. No matter what grade level you teach, don’t let the end of the day stress out you or your students! Start by getting organized with dismissal procedures and other easy organizational tools for your classroom. Model expectations. First, make sure that you revisit dismissal procedures early […]
Screencast in the classroom
Does distance learning have you trying to figure out how to teach from home? I’ll walk you though how to use Screen Cast O Matic easily so that you can record lessons, read alouds, and teach. You will be able to screencast in the classroom without stress! Getting started to screencast in the classroom There […]
Lesson Planning 101
Lesson planning is one of the most time consuming tasks as a teacher. Teaching engaging lessons is so much fun, but creating lessons can be time consuming. Leaving the classroom at 3 p.m. (or when you’re released for the day) shouldn’t be abnormal for a classroom teacher. In fact, when it comes to lesson planning, […]