The ugly sweater activity is a great way to have academic holiday fun! I guarantee the judging will be the hardest part! Holiday craziness is on the way!! One of my favorite holiday traditions in the classroom is the ugly sweater contest! You see, I was queen of the ugly sweater ... Read More about Your Guide to the Ugly Sweater Contest in the Classroom
Teacher Tips for Stress-Free Science Projects
Help your students succeed without the overwhelm! Use these teacher tips for stress-free science projects. This teacher’s guide is full of tips and resources for stress-free teaching. And be sure to scroll down to print my list of 40 proven science fair projects! This post contains affiliate ... Read More about Teacher Tips for Stress-Free Science Projects
Easy Screenshot Shortcuts for the Chromebook Classroom
Do your students have Chromebooks in the classroom? Teaching them to take a screenshot on a Chromebook is a quick and easy skill with SO many uses! Do your students have Chromebooks in the classroom? Teaching them to take a screenshot on a Chromebook is a quick and easy skill with SO many ... Read More about Easy Screenshot Shortcuts for the Chromebook Classroom
Dry Ice Experiments Your Students Will LOVE!
These dry ice experiments for kids are sure to be a hit! These stations are filled with inquiry based activities and a teacher guide. Have your students ever explored the phenomenon of sublimation? If you are ready to take your lab experience to the next level, keep reading! Every year ... Read More about Dry Ice Experiments Your Students Will LOVE!
The Easy Way to Password Protect Your Google Forms
Using a Google Form password on a test is an easy way to add security. Students must enter the password correctly to continue. I love Google Forms! In fact, I think it is one of the easiest ways to gather data from students if your school uses Google. But....... sometimes tech can ... Read More about The Easy Way to Password Protect Your Google Forms
Easy Scientific Method Activities for Middle School
Looking for easy scientific method activities for your 2020 classroom? These activities are low prep and work great for distance learning! Can you relate to any of the following? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you're in the right place! 2020 has thrown the ... Read More about Easy Scientific Method Activities for Middle School
How to Use Digital Exit Tickets in Your Classroom
Digital exit tickets are a great tool for formative assessment. Learn why they are a game changer in my classroom and how they can work for yours! As teachers, we are always coming up with new and improved ways to continue making a difference with our students! I love using exit tickets in ... Read More about How to Use Digital Exit Tickets in Your Classroom
5 Engaging Activities for Teaching Atoms
Are you looking for new ways to make learning about atoms fun? Check out my favorite activities for teaching atoms that your students are sure to love! 1. Use an Analogy I love to use analogies in class! I always begin with asking the class to tell me the smallest thing they can think ... Read More about 5 Engaging Activities for Teaching Atoms
Epic Hack: Split Screen Shortcut
This split screen shortcut is a game changer for students and teachers. If you are using a Chromebook or Windows computer, check out out this epic tip below! Do you ever wish that you could view two windows at once when you are working on the computer? Wish you had that second monitor? Are ... Read More about Epic Hack: Split Screen Shortcut
Sharing Files? Why You Should “Force” a Copy
Forcing a copy of a Google file is an easy way to share it with co-workers or students. Bonus: Your original document stays secure! Raise your hand if you share Google files regularly with your co-workers.... Do these words sound familiar..... "Sure, I'm happy to share it, just make your ... Read More about Sharing Files? Why You Should “Force” a Copy
5 Tips for Teaching Observation, Inference, and Prediction in Science
Observation, inference, and prediction in science are important skills to learn about the world around us. Check out these ideas to get started! Making observations about the world around us is an important skill for a young scientist. It is also one of my favorite topics to teach! Here ... Read More about 5 Tips for Teaching Observation, Inference, and Prediction in Science
Your Guide to Getting Started With a Digital Interactive Notebook
Not only are digital interactive notebooks a great way to engage students in the classroom, but they almost guarantee you won't hear these phrases ever again! I left my notebook at home. Wait, I know that page is here somewhere... I am so tired of lugging this stack of notebooks home to ... Read More about Your Guide to Getting Started With a Digital Interactive Notebook
6 Sites for Virtual Labs That Your Students Will Love
Are you hesitant about using in-person labs in the classroom? Virtual labs are a great option for both in-school and distance learning! There are LOTS of options out there for online simulations - definitely too many to count! Here are some of my favorite virtual labs to use with my students. ... Read More about 6 Sites for Virtual Labs That Your Students Will Love
7 Ways to Adapt Science Labs for the COVID Classroom
Traditional science labs are difficult to manage with social distancing guidelines. Take a look at these 7 creative ideas to make labs work! How (and if) we can do science labs this year, is a hot topic! Science labs are a huge part of the middle school science curriculum. As we are ... Read More about 7 Ways to Adapt Science Labs for the COVID Classroom
7 Stupid-Simple Ideas to Teach Science Lab Safety
Explicitly teaching science lab safety is too important to skip. Here are some super easy ways to teach and reinforce safety rules. The Importance of Teaching Science Lab Rules During my career, I've seen so many accidents during science labs that could have been prevented with ... Read More about 7 Stupid-Simple Ideas to Teach Science Lab Safety
How to Teach Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Like a Pro
Do your students struggle with the CER model (claim, evidence, and reasoning) in science class? Are you looking for an easy way to introduce claim, evidence, and reasoning so that your students can relate? Keep reading to learn tips and tricks that will guide you on the path to teaching CER like a ... Read More about How to Teach Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Like a Pro
5 First Week of School Activities to Build Lasting Relationships
First week of school activities are the perfect way to build lasting relationships and trust with your students. They can be quick and easy to do! Do you remember your first day of school? If you are like me, you might have to think REALLY hard! So many emotions are swirling - excitement, ... Read More about 5 First Week of School Activities to Build Lasting Relationships
How to Split a PDF into Smaller Files to Share with Students
Would you like to share a piece of a large PDF with your class, but don't know how? It's easy to break a PDF into smaller files and share! Distance learning has changed the way we assign work to our students and use products purchased through Teachers Pay Teachers. Many products contain ... Read More about How to Split a PDF into Smaller Files to Share with Students
Supercharge Distance Learning with Google Meet
Learn why Google Meet is a great tool for interacting with students through distance learning and steps you can take for a successful Google Meet every time! If you are reading this, you are probably a teacher who has been thrown the curve-ball of teaching your classes through distance ... Read More about Supercharge Distance Learning with Google Meet
5 Easy Ways to Connect With Students During Social Distancing
As we practice social distancing, it is important to check in and connect with our students. Take a look at these five tools to make a difference. Hey friends! I am just a few days into the "new normal" and boy, the memes don't lie! "Teachers should be paid $1 billion dollars a ... Read More about 5 Easy Ways to Connect With Students During Social Distancing