My Take on Math Instruction
I'm sure if you have done a quick search on Pinterest with anything in regards to math instruction, something about "math workshop, math...
Planning a Dream Vacation...in 4th Grade
Last year, as part of my math workshop, I decided to create a project based learning (PBL) activity. Actually, it was my teaching...
A New Twist on a Weekly Newsletter
Last week, I shared how my students started using infographics, and specifically Piktochart, in our classroom for the first time. After...
Piktochart-ing with Fourth Graders
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to attend STEAMLab 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. As you may know, STEAM stands for science,...
Students Walking for a Cause
The weather in Michigan this past week has been a bit gloomy, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. After being stuck inside with twenty...
Key Working Agreements in the Classroom
The first week of school is always crazy. Not only are the teachers and students getting back into a routine, but so many important...
Recommending Books in Fourth Grade
In reading workshop this week, one of our lessons was structured as an inquiry. The inquiry question was... "What systems and procedures...
Michigan Social Studies Standards: Are they being updated?
This past week, I had the opportunity to attend professional development (PD) at the Macomb Intermediate School District. The purpose of...
