“Flipping” the Read Aloud
“I have come to believe that the person who is asking the questions is the person who has done the thinking.” In a fascinating article
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“Improve the Community” – A PBL for Community Activism
My first year teaching, I taught at an inner city school in a community that faced many challenges. There was one issue in particular that
4 Tips for Doing PBL in a Digital Classroom
During a regular year, it can be hard to find the time to fit in projects and project-based learning assignments. With this year being as
A Collaborative List of Great Read Aloud Titles
I see this question pop up all the time; “What are some suggested read alouds for xx grade?” I decided to create a LIVE Google
A Digital Project for the End of the School Year
The end of the school year is a special time to reflect on growth, friendships that were made, and wonderful moments that were shared. It
App Designing with Students
The most popular project-based learning assignment where students get to design and pitch their very own apps!
Brainstorm + Organize Writing Using an Author’s Talk
Often times when I’m teaching my students how to write a multi-paragraph essay, I find that they can get repetitive when adding their details to
End of The Year Activities and Ideas
We have reached the final home stretch of the school year! For many, these last few weeks can be a bit of a whirlwind from
Engaging Strategies To Transform a Boring Unit
Do your students groan when it’s time to pull out their ELA texts? Get them excited about your next unit and what they will be
Holiday Activities, Resources, and Picture Books
The holidays are such a fun time of year in the classroom, but we all know tt can be pretty hectic. Especially as you try
How to Fit in Projects with Benchmark Advance
Spoiler Alert: The key to fitting in all the Benchmark Advance curriculum is … you don’t! I’ve been hearing lots of frustration and worry from
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