13 Tools For Teaching Vocabulary

Tools to teach vocabulary that are user-friendly and useful for students and teachers.

Visual Dictionary

Check out this website to see videos on word meanings. However, not all words in the dictionary have a video. No problem ..... have your students create a short video explaining the meaning and upload to the website. What a great way to interact with words!!

Math Website

Now you can easily use current events to teach math problems. Yummy Math creates math problems and scenarios based on things happening in the world.

Life Skills

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Reading Workshop

Here I am again searching for resources to use for Reader's Workshop. I decided to head back again to Beth Newingham's site on Scholastic to review some of her resources. While reading the comments I noticed someone posted a site to view for literacy resources for grades 2-6. The copy I have posted is a preview, but you can purchase a digital copy or a hard copy. Check it out it is awesome!

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Saving You Tube Videos to Show in Class

Check out this blog for a Quick Tip on how to Save You Tube videos to show in class.

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Bloom's and Technology

This presentation connects online applications to each level of Bloom's Taxonomy. 

Tools for Teaching Students at the Top of Bloom's Taxonomy

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Skype With Authors

Here is a list of authors that will Skype, for free, with your students.
Skype with authors link

Blog Ideas

I created a blog...now what? Blogs are more than just a format for teacher-led discussions. Look over these 58 engaging ideas for its use.

Writing Idea

Check out this great writing idea using a Target Dollar item.

Writing Idea

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School Supply Activity

Are you overwhelmed with school supplies on the first day of school? Here is a cute activity that can be adapted to suit any grade-level.

Supply Activity

Check out this blog for more great ideas!