Study habits are more important than ever before. My own children will be learning remotely this fall. I organized a study area for each of them and am almost done organizing materials they might need. Now is a good time to think about what we can do to teach and encourage good study habits. What… Continue reading Study Habits for Successful Distant Learning
Summer of 2019, I made a bitmoji using my iPhone. It was fun and relaxing. I had flashbacks on taking my daughter and son to "Build a Bear" while I was making my bitmoji. So many choices of outfits, hair color, accessories, etc. I was planning on using my bitmoji in the classroom. I thought… Continue reading Bitmoji Classroom can be made with these 5 Steps
Technology in literacy is engaging for students. Are you looking for ways to use technology to help monitor students? There are many tools that can be used to help. Listening Comprehension: Technology in Literacy Edpuzzle engages students and helps them self-monitor their listening. I like to use Edpuzzle to introduce concepts and genres. Edpuzzle has… Continue reading Technology in Literacy is an Effective Assessment Tool
Book reports are written to explain the content of a book. Whether reporting on a fiction or nonfiction book, comprehension skills and strategies are used independently. When reporting on a book that is fiction, you will want students to include a plot map, character analysis, connections, and a brief book review. Fiction Book Reports A… Continue reading Simple Book Reports for All Books
Prefix Worksheets have an important role in word study. Prefixes as we know are composed of two or more letters at the beginning of words. Prefixes can be a helpful tool in figuring out a word's meaning. Prefix Worksheets can help increase students' vocabulary. What are some activities to engage students in understanding and using… Continue reading Prefix Worksheets can Strengthen Students’ Vocabulary
