This school year, it feels like we're learning to teach all over again. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a parent who never thought you'd be a classroom teacher, we can all use a little extra…
Learn at Home Toolkit
September 04, 2020
Gwen Mak
At Home Use,
Classroom Ideas,
Getting Started,
Teacher Materials,
School
Share the Love
February 07, 2020
Gwen Mak
Teacher Materials,
Your Classroom,
classroom,
School,
Listening Activities
Valentine's Day is around the corner! What better way to share your love of listening and reading than with a Valentine? Whether you're encouraging your students, colleagues, sports team, or even…
Coming up on the month of love, we thought it would be a good time to remind everyone to take love yourselves! Just like the safety announcements on planes tell us - we need to help ourselves before…
Choose Your Next Adventure: A Differentiated Learning Experience
October 18, 2018
Gwen Mak
Classroom Ideas,
Comprehension,
Learning Resources,
Lesson Plans,
Teacher Materials,
Your Classroom,
classroom,
group,
Literacy,
Literacy Instruction
Differentiation, individualized instruction, personalized learning - these buzzwords represent some great teaching philosophies, but actually incorporating them into your daily practice can be tough.…
Spring has sprung!
March 27, 2018
Gwen Mak
Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations,
Teacher Materials,
classroom,
listening,
Tradition,
STEM,
STEAM
It’s hard to tell with the chilly weather we’ve had in the DC area, but spring has officially begun and it’s nearly Easter! In today’s post, we’re encouraging Mother Nature to warm up a bit with some…
St. Patrick's Day
March 13, 2018
Gwen Mak
Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations,
Stories,
Teacher Materials,
Your Classroom,
listening
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, celebrated around the globe as a cultural and religious holiday. Here are some festive ideas to help support your curriculum, keep your leprechauns out of mischief,…
Pi Day is on the Way!
March 09, 2018
Gwen Mak
Classroom Ideas,
Lesson Plans,
Teacher Materials,
Your Classroom,
classroom,
group,
STEM,
STEAM
What's a mathematician's favorite holiday? March 14th! Why? Because the date, 3/14, reminds them of that magical mathematical constant, Pi. Who doesn’t love a day that combines learning and food? We…
Happy Galentine's Day!
February 07, 2018
Gwen Mak
Classroom Ideas,
Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations,
Library,
Teacher Materials,
classroom,
Multicultural
In honor of Galentine’s Day next week, we have a roundup of stories for, by, and about strong gals! February 13th is gaining popularity as a day to celebrate strong women, girls, and friendship. …
