Those of you that have attended my sessions at GSTA's annual science conferences, know that I am an advocate of STUDENT DIRECTED LEARNING! My motto for the past 3 years has been, "I will become less, my students will become more." This mantra of mine simply means, I will create and implement lessons and activities that engage my students in student-directed (not teacher centered) learning. I have ... Read More about Leveling Up Learning Tip #5: The Ultimate Classroom Review Game
FALL-ing for SCIENCE
Fall is in the air! Football, fairs and pumpkin-spice are knocking at our doors and it is my favorite time of the year. I love the cozy atmosphere of a fall decorated home and, over the years, I have begun to bring that warmth and comfort into my classroom. Replacing my Back-to-School decor with pumpkins, hay bales, leaves and scarecrows creates an inviting place for myself as well as my students. ... Read More about FALL-ing for SCIENCE
5 Healthy Freezer Meal Ideas for Busy Teachers
What I dread MOST about going BACK TO SCHOOL is that my family survives on fast food for a good 10 months out of the year. Maybe I'm being a bit dramatic... we don't eat fast food EVERY night of the week, but with our busy schedule (football & soccer games, cheer practice, church, etc.), I find it really difficult to feed my family well-balanced meals! I am pretty health conscious, which is ... Read More about 5 Healthy Freezer Meal Ideas for Busy Teachers
Leveling Up Learning Tip #4: Using ALEXA in the Classroom
This post contains affiliate links for Amazon. By purchasing an item on the Amazon site using these links, I will receive a small commission on your purchase. This commission does not affect the price of your item. For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please visit this link. It's been a few weeks since I rolled out a "Leveling Up Learning" post and I apologize! It's Summer and ... Read More about Leveling Up Learning Tip #4: Using ALEXA in the Classroom
Amazon MUST-HAVES for Teachers
This post contains affiliate links for Amazon. By purchasing an item on the Amazon site using these links, I will receive a small commission on your purchase. This commission does not affect the price of your item. For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please visit this link. Keep reading for my top 15 Amazon Must-Haves! Amazon is my JAM! It's my go-to for #allthethings. I am a sucker ... Read More about Amazon MUST-HAVES for Teachers
