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. Ā For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please visit thisĀ 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. Ā For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please visit thisĀ 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
