So you purchased the Science PowerPoint Bundles and you want to add a little extra. I get it. Sometimes, we want to share our favorite songs, videos, or books to go along with our lessons. If that’s you, I want to show you how you can edit your Google Slides to insert media straight from YouTube. You’re going to love this, and your students will too! Here's how you can add YouTube ...
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How To Align Activities With Your Specific Standard Without The Headache
Have you ever read through your state standards only to scratch your head and say, “Where do I even begin?” Okay, I’m about to share all my secrets. In fact, what I’m about to show you is exactly what I use to ensure my resources are standard aligned. You can use this method for any subject for any grade. So, let’s get started on how to decompose standards to select and create aligned ...
4 January STEM Activities That Bring The Joy Back Into Teaching!
It’s no secret that teaching in 2020 has been stressful. Many teachers are feeling burnt out. Sometimes, what you need is a fun lesson that brings back the joy of teaching. That’s why I put together these four January STEM activities. They’re perfect for weekly STEM! New Year's STEM Challenge I used tape, a balloon, straw, ribbon, and two ribbon spools for this activity. We ...
States of Matter STEM Ideas
Is your science curriculum boring? Are you tired of doing the same old thing for teaching states of matter? I'm so excited to share these states of matter STEM ideas with you because they are meaningful and fun! According to research from Dr. Cassie Holmes, meaningful and fun activities equal happiness! School is a happy place! Shouldn't we teach lessons that bring joy into our ...
Holiday Party Ideas
Christmas is almost here! Are you ready? I'm thankful we're beyond the pandemic because I love celebrating with my class. The only problem is that sometimes the festivities cause kids to get overwhelmed emotions are off the charts. The holiday party ideas can be used for a party or brain breaks. These holiday party ideas can also be used in person or virtually. They are also very versatile. ...
How To Increase Math Fact Fluency
First, let’s talk about what math fact fluency is and is not. Fluency is the ability to recall the answers to basic math facts automatically and without hesitation. It does not mean we start teaching memorization right from the beginning. There are building blocks that we must do before we get to memorization. Let’s consider the way a dancer learns a new dance. First, the dancer ...