Here is a game that I created when I was a substitute teacher and I needed a time filler. Eventually this game became a tool that I used in the classroom on a periodic basis; and now I use it as an instructional tool for tutors and other teachers. I call it ‘The Caterpillar Word […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Earlier this month, the United States had witnessed a historical moment, a teachable moment. This is, of course, the swearing in of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court Justice. Whatever your political views may be, there is a sense of pride in knowing how valuable this moment is. Sotomayor is the 111th Justice ever, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Remember, when we were kids and we had so many ways to learn and play, thereby allowing us to learn even more through play? As a teacher of elementary-aged students, I was encouraged to utilize a variety of techniques, strategies, and paraphernalia, to help my students learn. For example, when they were learning about the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As I wrote about in an earlier note, I have a friend who is entering into a graduate school program for teachers. And, it causes me to ponder and reflect. One thing that she asks about are some of the sites and resources online that she can/should use. Although I have a list of the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
