Card Sorts: Sorting is the Real Magic
Card sorts are a mental process where educational material is analyzed and categorized based on given or created criteria. Utilized throughout multiple subjects with lots
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The Triumph of Interactive Notebooks: Philosophy and Benefits
It’s no secret that interactive notebooks have my unwavering support. I discovered them in my first teaching assignment, and they were our main way of
15 Gay Books Young Adults Will Love
This post on gay books is co-written with my daughter, Reagan Naujok. She, herself, is a queer young adult and features books on her blog,
Digital Interactive Notebooks Feature a New World of Opportunity
Interactive notebooks have been around for years and years, if not several decades. Digital interactive notebooks, on the other hand, have just recently burst onto
Sample a Taste of Bite-Sized Learning: A Series – Week Three
Returning for the final installment in the bite-sized learning blog series, this week we’ll be looking at some sample schedules from my experience with bite-sized
Sample a Taste of Bite-Sized Learning: A Series – Week Two
We’ve returned for another installment of the bite-sized learning blog series. Last week we defined what bite-sized learning is and how it began. This week
Sample a Taste of Bite-Sized Learning: A Series – Week One
The world of education is changing. Attention spans are getting smaller. Digital screens are replacing paper pages. Personalized plans are meant for everyone. Self-paced learning
4 Ancient Greece Activities that are Fabulous & Free
Are you looking for some fabulous ancient Greece activities? With approximately 1000 years of history to choose from, there is just so much to learn
Hands On Learning Isn’t Lost With Digital Instruction
When the pandemic first hit and schools shut down, I panicked. I felt like my love of hands on learning was lost and there was
Getting Started with Interactive Notebooks with Success in Mind
If you are getting started with Interactive Notebooks, then this blog post is just for you. With information on choosing the right book, page numbering, envelopes, bookmarks, and tables of contents, this post has it all to help you get started on the right foot. Help your upper elementary and middle school students shine with interactive notebooks that scream organization, structure, knowledge, & fun. Ideal for social studies, history, math, science, and ela, interactive notebooks are the best.
A Simple Guide to Classroom Setup at Sixth Grade
By mid to late July every year I am itching to go back to school to get my classroom setup. I miss grading papers. I
