with Lisa Taylor
20 Things I’ve learned in my 20 years of teaching!! Wow! The saying is so true, “Time flies when you’re having fun!” I’m not saying teaching is easy or there hasn’t been days that I wanted to become a Wal-Mart store greeter, but when your passions meet your love you don’t feel like it’s work!! Whenever you love what you… Read More
Hey if you are considering purchasing my STEM Famous Landmarks Bundle, you may want to check out the supply list before you buy! Remember these are only suggestions! My students usually blow my mind with the creative ideas they come up with. Have fun! Click here STEM Famous Landmarks Supply List Suggestions!
STEM Challenges are a great way to engage your students. The Next Generation Science Standards has a great engineering component. Adding STEM to your classroom will get your students thinking critically, problem solving, and collaborating with their peers! Students will begin thinking more creativity when given STEM opportunities. My STEM Challenge Bundle is a great packet for beginning… Read More
How I use 1:1 Technology in My Upper Elementary Classroom I’ve had the benefit of having 1:1 technology in my classroom for the last three years. In my classroom, we have a Smart Board, my students have Chromebooks, eleven iPads, 3 Dashes, 8 Ozobots, and 2 Spheros. So, learning how to use technology effectively, while still implementing “best teaching practices” has… Read More
Wow! Spring Break is over and there are only 43 more days of school left before SUMMER!!! This year has been a blur! I always start wondering, “What will my students remember about being in my class?” “Will they remember worksheets or test prep?” I really hope not! Yes, I use worksheets (sometimes) and I prepare my students with… Read More
March is an important learning month! It also seems to pass by so fast, parent-teacher conferences, third quarter ends and the fourth quarter begins, Spring Break, and it’s about a month before standardized testing!! SO, IT’S CRUNCH TIME!! It’s important to make learning fun, but also purposeful. One activity I love using is my Basketball STEM Challenge, it’s perfect since college basketball is starting their… Read More
Valentine’s Day Fun: Some of my favorite STEM activities are Valentine’s Day related. Students get excited during holiday seasons, and there is nothing like keeping them engaged using a STEM activity. 7 Valentine’s Day STEM Challenges are a fun way to engage students in learning. I love using Conversation Hearts! They are cheap! It’s way too easy to spend too much money… Read More
It’s important to keep your students engaged during the holiday season. Some of the best ways to keep your students learning and to prevent behavior problems is to engage them in STEM Christmas activities. Students love STEM Christmas Challenges. Here are a few of my favorites, they are easy to implement and my students loved them. 1. Christmas Tree Challenge: … Read More
I love the fall season from the Pumpkin Spice to pumpkins and mums by my door. Friday night football games and the cool breeze in the air, make this one of my favorite seasons. STEM is a huge element of my classroom. My Halloween STEM Challenges are a great way to hit the Next Generation Science Standards… Read More
A fun way to introduce the Phases of Matter was with SLIME! Yes, I said slime. I know all the kids are into it, so why fight it!! Glue is cheap at the beginning of school and your kids will think you are the coolest. The secret to making it not stick to you is the eye contact solution. It is… Read More
What a Great 1st Week of School What a great week of learning. One of our favorite Easy STEM projects was building Pencil Towers. Students learned the importance of working together to complete a task. Students design, engineered, and constructed pencil towers. Only at the beginning of the year would we have enough pencils for everyone to do this activity at once. If… Read More
STEM Station Organization is the key in making STEM activities easier! · Students can get their materials and clean up when materials are clearly labeled and easy to access. · Key items to have in your STEM cart: cardboard paper rolls, marbles, paperclips, cups, tape, craft sticks, string, cotton balls, straws, rubber bands, toothpicks, ping pong balls, cards, index cards,… Read More
The silent tragedy affecting today’s children
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This article has been read by 20 million people. I know that many would choose not to hear what I say in the article, but your children need you to hear this message. — Victoria ProodayMy students love playing SCOOT!!! It's a great way to review skills!
5th Grade Math Centers Task Cards Bundle
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Math Upper Grades Task Cards Bundle is a great way to assess students' understanding of math skills for upper grades. You can use these bright task cards in a math center or play SCOOT as a whole class. These activities are also a great way to prepare students forWhen you teach fifth grade, you go with the flow My dudes!! #itswednesdaymydudes
