No money, no time, limited opportunities for class field trips these days? No worries—go virtual! You don’t need permission slips, chaperones, or transportation. You don’t even need to buckle up. But don’t kick back and relax just yet—you DO need to plan, preview, prepare, and present and review any trip, virtual or real. Virtual field … Continue reading Real Tips for Virtual Field Trips
To me, teaching is sort of like being a police officer; you’re never really off duty. That’s why, even during the summer, most teachers are in a constant mode of preparing for the next year even when they’re (supposed to be) on vacation. One of the main things I used to do during the summer … Continue reading Finding Freebies for Your Classroom
I am really glad to get a chance to write a blog entry on books, as reading is one of my favorite things to do. I rarely go anywhere without a book, and I usually have an audio book playing when I drive. Young-adult fiction is a favorite genre of mine, as there is a … Continue reading Summer Reading for the Teen (and ‘Tween) in All of Us
As a former teacher and as a mother of an energetic preschooler, I am always looking for new learning products that will excite and entertain my son. Some of my favorites are the workbooks from the Ready-Set-Learn series. I really think that these books are must-haves for parents of young children. There are so many … Continue reading Kid Tested, Teacher and Parent Approved