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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Creating Online Quizzes

My 2nd Grade Team Teacher and I are quickly growing to hate paper! We have been talking about ways to possibly go as paperless as possible. Luckily for us, we do have lots of technology at our disposal.

If you are in a school where there are paperless classrooms, what are some tricks of the trade? I am looking for any and all ideas!

In the meantime, I am including some links below that help to create quizzes. Some of these can be completed online while others may need to be printed off. Nonetheless, they are still helpful!

Thanks in advance for any all tips on the paperless classroom!

Quiz Bean

Quiz Star

Online Quiz Creator

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Seuss-tastic Resources!

With Dr. Seuss's Birthday fast approaching, it's time to start thinking of ways to incorporate the fun into the classroom!!

I am including links below to some fantastic resources and freebies to help celebrate Seuss! Enjoy!

Dr. Seuss in the Computer Lab: FREEBIE

Seuss Bulletin Board

Create a Seuss Character

Dr. Seuss Printables

FREE Dr. Seuss Unit

Dr. Seuss Nouns

Dr. Seuss Facts & Opinions Freebie

Seussville

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

100th Day FUN and freebies!

I know many of our local schools and districts have been celebrating the 100th day of school! My daughter had a fun time doing this activity below on Monday for her school's 100th day:

I have found many more fun ideas and resources to help celebrate being 100 days smarter! Just click on the links below and enjoy!

Also, here's my link to last year's post: 100th Day!

100th Day of School Coloring Page

100th Day of School Clip Art

100th Day: Free Printables

100th Day Pizza Activity and Graph

100th Day Bookmarks and Certificates

100th Day Coloring Page

100 Year Old Me

Skip Counting by 10's

100th Day of School Activities

100th Day of School Activities for Upper Grades

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Super Fun with the Super Bowl!

Okay, the stage is officially set for this year's Super Bowl :

NFL Super Bowl XLVIII

NFL Super Bowl XLVIII

Sunday, February 2, 5:30 PM on FOX

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

1Seattle

Seahawks

Denver1

Broncos

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Personally, I'm rooting for Seattle! As a Kansas City Chiefs fan, rooting for the Broncos would be wrong! So, Go Seahawks!

No matter who you root for or how you choose to celebrate, students usually bring up the topic of the Super Bowl each year. To help celebrate, I'm including links below that might help you incorporate the year's biggest sporting event into your own classroom. Enjoy!

Kids' Super Bowl Activities

Super Bowl Lesson Plans

5 Ways to Teach the Super Bowl

Super Bowl Activities for the Classroom

Football!

Super Bowl Printable Worksheets

Super Bowl Sunday

Be sure to check me out on Facebook and Twitter for even more resources shared daily!

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Will He or Won't He?

Oh, the Groundhog: that cute, furry, little rodent that we love to hate each and every February 2. I totally prefer there to be an early spring every year, but apparently the Groundhog is the ultimate Weather predictor!

Whether you believe in the groundhog's forecast or not, it's simply fun to find out what he thinks each year! Kids really enjoy the day as well!

To help teach or celebrate this fun day, I am including links to many resources and ideas below. Enjoy!

Groundhog Day Fun

Groundhog Day Books and more!

Groundhog Day Activities and Games

Happy Groundhog's Day!

Kids' Groundhog Day Activities

Free Punxsutawney Phil Resources

Dice Game Freebie

Mini-Book Freebie

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Resources for the New Year

While I know pretty much everyone is on a break right now, surely most teachers are thinking about planning for the New Year.

Whether you are in need of resources to use in your classroom or at home with your own kids, I am providing some links to printables, lessons, coloring sheets, and more to help celebrate the New Year!

New Year Games and Activities

New Year's Teacher Resources

New Year's Day

New Year

New Year's Activities and Crafts

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Jingle Bells...it's almost BREAK TIME!

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful week and is getting closer to a big holiday break!! Enjoy every moment that you can during this time of year and remember to relax!

If you are in need of some last minute fun activities for your students or for something fun to keep your own kids at home occupied, then please check out this wide variety of Jingle Bells resources below.

Have a very Happy Holiday break, everyone!

P.S. My TWO Year Blog-iversary is coming up quickly! Be on the lookout soon for details regarding the celebration!

First Piano Lessons: Jingle Bells

Oh, Jingle Bells...

Jinglebell Junction

Hidden Jingle Bells Game

Jingle Bells Learn and Sing

Christmas Online Coloring

Play: Jingle Bell Jump

Monday, December 16, 2013

The Reason for the Season

While not all of us are able or allowed to talk of the TRUE meaning of Christmas in the classroom, it's important that we never forget it.

Jesus is the reason for the season. But, with all of the commercialism in today's Christmas world, the real meaning of Christmas is sometimes lost.

For those who are looking for some simple resources to help teach this message, I am including a few links below!

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

The Nativity

Printable Nativity for Kids

Nativity Script

Nativity Coloring Pages

Monday, November 25, 2013

Christmas Around the World

Sometimes it's hard for children to see beyond their own immediate surroundings to realize that Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated in many countries all over the world!!

While each of our own families have their own traditions regarding Christmas, what does it look like in other countries? Is Santa still Santa? Do children leave out stockings?

One way to tie in the holiday is by tying it in to other subjects via a research project. Using Writing, History, Geography, and more children can learn about this great holiday and how it's special and different to other children as well.

I am including many research links below to help teach about Christmas around the World. While you may have your own ideas on how to present the information learned, feel free to also check out the Arts & Creativity and Tech Tools tabs on my Live Binder for sites that would help integrate technology into your projects.

Enjoy!

Christmas Traditions

Christmas Around the World

Cultures

World Xmas

Lessons & Activities: Christmas Around the World

Christmas Celebrations

Christmas Customs

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

JFK: Learning about a Legacy

50 years ago this week, the country lost a President. John F. Kennedy is only one of four presidents in U.S. History to be assassinated, with Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley being the others.

For those who are thinking about including this important historical event into their upcoming lessons, I am including a few links below. Most of these resources are for middle elementary and higher. If you know of any for the younger grades, feel free to share.

Thanks!

The Legacy of JFK

JFK Teacher Resources

Facts, Resources, and Activities: JFK

Monday, November 11, 2013

Thank You, Veterans!

One day a year just does not seem enough to thank military veterans and personnel! We are all forever grateful to your services. Thank you for all that you do!

I would like to give an extra thanks to my brother, Ben, who serves in the U.S. Navy. Thanks Bro! :-)

Below I am including some last minutes Veterans Day resources and freebies to use in the classroom. Feel free to share these with others and/or comment with links to other resources as well.

Thanks again, Veterans!! God Bless you all!