Tag: play based learning
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Hanging Pocket Charts: Teacher Hack
I knew I wanted to make minilessons and centers more interactive, but I just didn’t have the useable space to do it. That’s when I had to get creative and find a way to put my hanging pocket charts on the wall. I love having my mini lesson materials right there in my focus wall!…
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4 Ways To Get Engagement Back After Break
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in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, Classroom Set Up & Organization, Digital resources, distance learning, Freebies, Lesson Planning, Life Science, Physical Science, Science Activities, Science Experiments, Science Lesson Planning, STEM, Teacher hacks, teacher tips, teacherlife, Teaching Materials, Teaching Methods and Strategies, Test Prep and Review, virtual learningUs teachers know: the weeks before a break are nearly impossible to keep students engaged and learning. We are just trying to keep everyone alive and maybe entertained. Am I right?! The week or two after break can be just as challenging. We have to get our students readjusted to classroom procedures and learning. I…
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June Summer Dollar Spot Finds
My favorite place to look for new classroom goodies is the Target Dollar Spot. The prices are usually so much lower than education stores and Amazon. Here is a quick little video of what I’ve found so far this summer. I’m sure my ideas will change as I get settled into the classroom this Fall,…
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How to Build an Amazing Science Program at your School- Part 3 #lessongoals
The last post in this series covered #planninggoals. I talked about how to plan a scope and sequence for your school year. A mandatory prerequisite to lesson planning 🙂 What makes an outstanding Science program that supports the teachers in your school? Calling all teachers, specialists, and principals! Its not a daunting task. I am here…
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How to Build an Amazing Science Program at your School- Part 2 #planninggoals
Last week we started off this series with #learninggoals. I listed some must have’s for learning goals. What makes an outstanding Science program that supports the teachers in your school? Calling all teachers, specialists, and principals! Its not a daunting task. I am here to help! Do you wish your current science program included engaging…
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How to Build an Amazing Science Program at your School – Part 1 #learninggoals
What makes an outstanding Science program that supports the teachers in your school? Calling all teachers, specialists, and principals! Its not a daunting task. I am here to help! Do you wish your current science program included engaging hands-on activities that helped your students experience each standard in a meaningful way? Do you wish your current…
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Creative Play and Learning
Playdoh + Glowsticks + Flashlights = Exciting Learning Fun! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elementary Ali Science + ELAR (@teachersworkstation) Having a four year old at home who is very interested in Science and Engineering keeps me busy looking for something to challenge or intrigue him. Today, he so proudly brought…