Creating and using common behavioral and academic language across grade levels within our schools increases success and accessibility through repetition and consistency. SIOP has taught us that visual cues provide needed support… Continue reading "Using Common Icons in Seesaw"
I’m an advocate for teaching children coding. From our 5 year olds sitting anxiously on carpet squares, to our 18 year olds just itching for graduation day, I believe all… Continue reading "Teaching Young Learners Coding through Unplugged Activities"
At Elkhart, putting students first is at the heart of everything we do. One way to ensure all students learn is to be very intentional that every student can access… Continue reading "Starting the Year Strong with Accessible Learning"
Welcome back to school! We’re excited to be back and learn with everyone this year. If you’re wondering who to contact for ideas, tips, or tricks in instruction this year,… Continue reading "2021-2022 Technology Ambassadors"
I don’t necessarily love everything about teaching math. But I DO love number talks. What are number talks? Number talks were created to help teachers engage with students in mental… Continue reading "Flipgrid Fever with Digital Number Talks"
Are you looking for some back to school activities that introduce the iPad and/or Seesaw to your students? Look no further. Below you can find a small collection of activities that… Continue reading "Back to School Activities with iPad"
Each month, the Technology Ambassadors work hard to create resources, materials, and other tools to help you with planning, brainstorming, or getting quick tips. To make them easy to find,… Continue reading "May Resource Pack"
Being able to scan a physical document is necessary to upload an artifact to SFS, share the document digitally with students or colleagues, or save it in Google Drive. There… Continue reading "Scanning Documents with the Notes App"
Friends, we’re in the final countdown to summer. Which means at this point, we’re all just trying to make it. Needs some fun ideas for keeping students engaged in your… Continue reading "Creativity in the Classroom – Embracing Photo"
My husband is a reader, but not the kind of reader that reads novels. He’s the type that you can’t bring to a museum because he will read every word… Continue reading "Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month"
As the end of the year draws near, are you looking for a way to keep your students engaged and excited about doing their Seesaw activities? Or in some cases,… Continue reading "Spotlight Activities on Seesaw!"
April 22 is one of my favorite days of the year. Each year, Earth Day reminds me to personally refocus my connection with our Earth and the impact I am… Continue reading "Engage with Creativity: Earth Day 2021"