TL;DR: Wordle is a word game that quickly gained popularity. Playing Wordle as bell work is a quick and engaging way to start your class period. Wordle allows the opportunity to learn and practice phonics skills in a more natural way—through a game. Playing games is a natural way to boost student confidence and for them to see the growth … Read More
Random Acts of Kindness Day
TL;DR: Bring kindness into your classroom on Random Acts of Kindness Day. Setting up your classroom to show kindness all year long can have many positive benefits. There are various resources available for activities and lessons. Random Acts of Kindness Day is on February 17th this year. The phrase “Random Acts of Kindness” (RAKS) was originated by a California woman … Read More
Teaching Kindness & Communication in Challenging Times
TL;DR: Kindness is a big focus in our classrooms this year. Make sure to teach children to be kind to themselves too. This post shares picture books you can use with your students to teach social-emotional skills. The Year of Kindness Kindness has been a big focus in my class this year. We focus on kindness every year, but this … Read More
Ideas to Celebrate Lunar New Year
TL;DR: Lunar New Year is on February 1st this year. It symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Learn how to celebrate this holiday in this classroom within each subject area. Lunar New Year This year, Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday, February 1. What is Lunar New Year, you may ask? Well, if you’re not familiar … Read More
The Frustration of Being Underchallenged
TL;DR: Gifted students are often under-challenged. Under-challenged students are not given the same opportunities to learn and grow. There are ways to serve our gifted population that are beyond differentiation. Todd’s Gifted Rants: The Frustration of Being Underchallenged You know how to speak English very fluently. It comes very naturally to you, and you find it quite easy to speak. … Read More