Recently I spent a long weekend in Moab, Utah. It had been years since I had been there and that was only the briefest of visits. I was excited to go back and do some hiking and biking. This place my friends is magical. Truly, truly, magical. No time to read now? Pin the image for later - The key is to visit when it isn't super crowded, like any other destination, and October was perfect. ... Read More about Magical Moab, Utah
How To Make Paper Bag Stars
Previous to the holidays I searched everywhere for a good tutorial on how to make Paper Bag Stars. I finally figured out how to make them from bits and pieces of various posts so I decided to compile easy to follow directions, right here, in one place. These stars are simple to make and look spectacular. Perfect to make with students! Creating the stars was so successful with my second-grade ... Read More about How To Make Paper Bag Stars
Ted Talks That Inspire Educators
I love to listen/watch Ted Talks. In this post, I have included links to a few of my favorite. Ted Talks inspire me, motivate me, and help to relight the fire that drives me whenever I am feeling defeated. Here are a few of my all-time faves - Rita Pearson, "Every Kid Needs A Champion" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, ... Read More about Ted Talks That Inspire Educators
Puzzle Piece Christmas Ornaments
Here is a simple idea for an easy Christmas Craft to create with your elementary students. We make these puzzle piece ornaments every year in second-grade for parent gifts. They are inexpensive to make and parents love them and can have them on their Christmas trees year after year. All you need are puzzle pieces, a one-inch ring cut out of cardstock or tag board, some green and red paint, a ... Read More about Puzzle Piece Christmas Ornaments
Counting Coins Practice with QR Code Task Cards
Many of my second-grade students struggle with counting coins, do yours? I have some that must run some pretty amazing lemonade stands in the summer because counting money is not a problem. Other students though, quarters, nickels and dimes, oh my! Here is where Counting Coins Practice with QR Code Task Cards come to the rescue We have been playing around with QR Codes in our classroom ... Read More about Counting Coins Practice with QR Code Task Cards
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