By Rachel Lynette
Report Card Comments for Elementary Students I know personally the power report card comments can have on a student. When I was in 5th grade, my teacher wrote a comment on the back of my report card: “Cassi is a bright girl.” All these years later, I still remember that report comment and how good it made me feel. More than just a reflection of
Who’s the techy teacher??? You are!!! Let’s take a moment to marvel at the tiny marvels of technology – QR codes. These small, square barcodes full of tiny pixels and lines can revolutionize our classrooms, including the often tedious task of attendance tracking. Today, let’s explore how we can harness the power of QR codes with Google Forms to manage attendance seamlessly. Plus, check out
Ideas for Poetry Are you ready to embark on a whirlwind journey of teaching poetry that will stir your students’ creativity and boost their appreciation for this beautiful form of expression? Teaching poetry is much more than mere lessons from dusty textbooks. It’s an opportunity to instill a love for language, rhythm, and imagery in our students. And what better way to do this than
In case you haven’t heard, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over the world. Maybe not in the Skynet/apocalypse sense, but the topic has been everywhere since the release of ChatGPT in November of 2022. As the leader of an EdTech company serving over 10,000 schools each year, it didn’t take long for me to realize AI would immediately affect our industry, the broader world of
As another school year beckons, it’s time to break out the welcome mat for our fresh batch of eager learners: getting to know you activities! If you’re like me and you love the hustle of going back to school, you know that the early days of the school year can make a huge difference. In particular, ‘getting to know you’ activities and first-day icebreakers play
Morning Meeting Questions to Get Your Day Started Right Another morning, another fresh opportunity to mold young minds and hearts, right? Today, let’s talk about a key part of our school day that deserves more spotlight – our morning meetings. These are not just regular meetings, but special events that set the tone for the rest of the day and play a vital role in
