Foreshadowing, it seems like a common enough concept to an adult, but search the term up on Safari and read over the definition you find. I pre-loaded this large unit early in the year as we read Hatchet and Number The Stars. Once something occurred that actually was foreshadowing and it came to be in the novel, … Continue reading
Leaving a community that provides a lot for you in regards to technology is, well hard. If you serve as any type of IT person, I applaud and thank you. Other than losing help in the IT world, I have also lost “free” access to school supported programs that I adore. When you have used … Continue reading
Retelling important events is essential in reading comprehension from kindergarten. As students progress to advanced grades, they need to be able to identify different important plot points including: the initial conflict, climax, and resolution. An engaging way to do this is through the incorporation of iPads. During our Hatchet unit students combined multiple apps, app … Continue reading
Anyone a huge fan of a children’s novel in which a dog does NOT die? Count me in. Especially if that book touches on heart issues and allows students to engage in conversations on internal and external conflict. If you haven’t read Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate Dicamillo with your class, it is a fantastic … Continue reading
After teaching students for a number of years that are comfortable and familiar with Apple products, it is eye opening for a student to ask you what to do if the screen goes dim or how to add a slide to a project. With so many things to teach students about using technology in the … Continue reading
Now that I am independently setting up a classroom environment with technology, I need to ensure that students are safely able to use the devices within the room. In the past, the school district was in charge of pushing apps and setting up restrictions on iPads and the internet. When starting out without a tech … Continue reading
So, I know what you’re thinking. Getting funds for 6 iPads is NOT a budget I can handle. If you’ve read my previous posts, you are aware that my classes received funding through GoFundMe for 6 Apple iPads. Yes, I understand, 6 iPads may not seem affordable. I am going to take you through basic … Continue reading
I have been blessed beyond measure to have my GoFundMe fully funded! My anonymous donors are and have been my been my biggest supporters all my life, and I am lucky they believe in me enough to fund 6 iPads for the upcoming school year. Going forward, if you are so inclined to give $5, … Continue reading
In the fall I am making a huge transition in my life that I definitely did not see coming. In August I will begin teaching 5th grade English Language Arts at a private school in Mount Pleasant. I am excited to make this transition, and I know God has big plans for my family. However, … Continue reading
We can’t take any credit for our talents. It’s how we use them that counts.” ― Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time If you have not read Wrinkle In Time and you teach upper-level elementary students, I encourage you to put it on your reading list this school year. Wrinkle in Time is a great … Continue reading
Purpose Driven Teaching 