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Text features anchor chart
Thinking about a creating a useful visual support to teach about nonfiction? Look no further than this post on Joyful Learning in KC. This type of chart is not only beautiful but information-packed. I...
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Common core math for the little ones
If you are frustrated with the assumption that teaching to the Common Core Standards means working off a script or program, you will love this refreshing write up on math lessons from Dream Box...
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FUN FRIDAY: Close readings of snapshots
How did I NOT know about Hello Literacy, the blog of Jen Jones, a talented and innovative reading teacher? In “paging” through her site, I found this fantastic post on having students engage in close...
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Graffiti board review
We try to feature (as much as possible) ideas that can be used across content areas so they may be repeated and learned across the school year. The graffiti board review is one such activity. Mrs....
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?s on the flipped classroom
Lately I have been talking to a lot of teachers about the flipped classroom as a way to individualize instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners. Flipped classrooms allow students to see...
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Tech-supported LRE
Are you sensing a theme yet? For the entire month of December, I will be focusing on tech-themed differentiation ideas. You may want to let your tech support folks know about this series so that they...
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Assess writing with tech tools
Free Tech for Teachers is absolutely one of the best sites on the web for educators and it is a great resource for educators who want to use more tech to meet their differentiation goals. For...
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Terrific tutorials to try
I cannot wait to try today’s idea in the classroom. Student tutorials go into our “why didn’t I think of this” file! Kim Cofino of Always Learning has a great blog and a wealth of tech-related ideas....
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FUN FRIDAY: Animoto ideas for all ages
I love each and every one of the ideas shared on Animoto Blog. Video scavenger hunt? Yes, please! Video as a “sneak peek” of what is to come in the unit? Absolutely! These ideas are not only fun for...
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Differentiation in the gym class
As the article reads in article written by Joanne Walsh on the Ophea website, “There are few areas where diversity is more apparent than in a Health and Physical Education class. Students enter classes...
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