I burst into tears twice last Thursday. I had been doing this online learning thing with my 3-5th grade EL students for 9 days at that point. Nothing was even going horribly wrong. I had been in contact with almost …
How Do I Pick “Just Right” Books for Kids?
Reading Levels Explained When I was in undergrad, my professors sometimes assigned super theoretical readings for class. I remember staring at those articles, rereading the same paragraph five times. To be honest, sometimes I just gave up! It’s so frustrating …
Advice for Families During School Closures
Are you a parent wondering how you will navigate (read: stay sane in) the coming weeks? Are you a teacher, wondering how to give parents tips for learning at home? I’m Jessica–elementary teacher, ESL specialist, and reading specialist here. These …
6 Things Teachers Should Do Now to Prepare for School Closures
Hey, teachers. What a crazy time it is right now. You may be doing all these things already, but here are six ways I am trying to prepare as coronavirus gets closer to my area. There are a few confirmed …
How to Set Up Google Classroom for Blended Learning or Online Learning
What is Google classroom? Think of it as a home page for your classroom that automatically connects you to your students. You can share links, post questions, send electronic forms, and communicate through comments. It’s free, but you do need …
Getting Started with Blended and Remote Learning
What can teachers do NOW to prepare for the Coronavirus? We all know the importance of using hand sanitizer and reviewing hand washing practices, but have you thought about how COVID-19 might disrupt the learning of your students? Some schools …