Elementary Related Topics 
User Generated Education
MARCH 5, 2023
See Offering Electives to Elementary Students for more about why and how I offer electives to them. Our Title 1 school is lucky enough to have a decent size outdoor garden that is overseen by community volunteers. One of their goals is to teach our students about the garden.
User Generated Education
AUGUST 8, 2021
It is not clear to me why elementary students are rarely offered elective courses. I never understood why elementary students aren’t shown the bigger picture of a lesson, unit, or course. I have the privilege of teaching gifted elementary students at a few Title 1 schools.
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The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. Episode 793 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast How to Differentiate Math Instruction in the Elementary Classroom Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 26, 2022
One of our Ask a Tech Teacher crew has organized the basics on how to teach Venn Diagrams to elementary-age students: What is a Venn Diagram. How to make it clear to elementary students (get crafty). How to Teach Venn Diagrams to Elementary School Students.
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EdTechTeacher
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Post by ETT Instructor Shawn O’Neill As educators we know that incorporating STEM into our elementary classrooms has benefits that reach far beyond just science and mathematics. (1) Many would argue that this change begins in our elementary schools.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. EXTENDED EPISODE - Episode #791- The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast Differentiating Reading Instruction in Kindergarten through Elementary Laura Robb, Reading Expert.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JANUARY 9, 2023
contributed by Samantha Saumell As teachers, we may have moments where we stand in front of our bright-eyed students, and … Sight Word Literacy Activities And Assessments For Elementary Students Read More. Literacy Elementary School
Dangerously Irrelevant
JANUARY 24, 2023
And so it begins… I am on sabbatical in Spring 2023, unpacking deeper learning in elementary and middle schools. Driving Question What do students, teachers, and leaders do in ‘deeper learning’ elementary and middle schools that is different from their traditional peers?
TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 6, 2023
The post 20 Of The Best Learning Apps For Elementary Students appeared first on TeachThought. Technology Apps Elementary School New Teacher ToolsThis is a diverse collection of apps, from games to digital media software to math and literacy apps.
User Generated Education
APRIL 22, 2022
But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better. I have done a social entrepreneurship unit with three groups of gifted students, grades 3rd through 6th.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 6, 2023
The post 20 Of The Best Learning Apps For Elementary Students appeared first on TeachThought. Technology Apps Elementary School New Teacher ToolsThis is a diverse collection of apps, from games to digital media software to math and literacy apps.
Catlin Tucker
JULY 20, 2018
In my book Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 , I shared the following elementary writing rubrics with my readers. Unfortunately, the short links I provided in my book have timed out, so I wanted to share these on my blog so any elementary teachers interested in using them have access! Feel free to make a copy and adjust as needed. ElemOpinionWritingRubric. ElemInfoWritingRubric. ElemNarrativeWritingRubric.
The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 30, 2020
Heather Marrs shares how to get started with gamifying your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How could you take your whole elementary classroom year and gamify it?
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
But it wasn’t indoor recess — play is one of the ways students learn every day in O’Brien’s science and social studies class at Shidler Elementary School. At Shidler Elementary, most students qualify for free and reduced lunch and test scores have historically been low.
Waterford
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
All of these 20 creative writing activities can be used with elementary school students to practice reading and writing skills. To teach creative thinking skills with kindergarteners and early elementary students, try this Mystery Seed writing activity.
Dangerously Irrelevant
MARCH 27, 2020
Thank you, Tim Lauer , for sharing how Mabel Rush Elementary School in Newberg, Oregon is adapting to our new challenges and opportunities. I am talking with schools to see how they’re responding in the wake of this global pandemic.
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 2, 2020
” I had several elementary teachers request that I work on a similar blog focused on younger learners. Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1 Learning stations are a staple in most elementary classrooms.
User Generated Education
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Each week a master math teacher from Math Amigos comes to my GT classroom for an hour to present conceptual math problems. High ability math students from 4th through 6th grades attend. A few weeks ago he presented a problem that included chess knight moves.
User Generated Education
JULY 12, 2020
I am planning to do anti-racist activities with my elementary students (5th and 6th graders) this coming fall. When you’re essentially [teaching] a kid to be anti-racist, you’re deliberately encouraging them to talk about race and Racism.
Dangerously Irrelevant
JUNE 14, 2020
Thank you, Nancy Flynn, for sharing how Highland Park Elementary in St. I am talking with schools to see how they’re responding in the wake of this global pandemic. I invite you to join me for the Coronavirus Chronicles , a series of check-ins with educators all over. Episode 034 is below.
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 29, 2019
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter First-grade teacher Danielle Moore has worked with early elementary and kindergarten students as she helps them amplify their voice. Listen to Danielle talk about how to encourage kindergarten and elementary voices Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.
TeacherCast
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Have you ever thought about what you would do if you oversaw your very own elementary school? According to USNews.com, Fickett Elementary School features a staff/student ratio of 12:1 and is ranked #25 in Atlanta Public Schools. Fickett Elementary School is a Wonderful Place to Learn.
Catlin Tucker
OCTOBER 2, 2018
When I work with elementary teachers, one of the biggest challenges they face is the wide range of reading skills in their classrooms. Most of the teachers I coach at the elementary level are using the Station Rotation Model during their English language block. I hope other elementary teachers can take this idea and run with it! A first-grade class may have students who are struggling to decode while other students are reading at a third-grade level.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 17, 2018
Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. Open Badges in Elementary School. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Amy Cooper, who’s at an elementary school in Minnesota. And Amy, you’re working with digital badges or open badges in elementary school. What are open badges, and how does this work with elementary kids? Amy has fourteen years of experience working as an elementary educator.
Waterford
MARCH 16, 2021
Try this free Math Mystery activity , which can be a fun virtual way to practice elementary-level skills. If you teach your elementary students music, consider putting on a production of a Zoom play for young students.
The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Helen Kardiasmenos uses games to teach almost every subject in her early elementary classroom in Australia. The post Gaming in Early Elementary Education in Australia appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. All Subjects Education Elementary Grades 1-5 (Ages 6-10) Game Based Learning Kindergarten (ages 3-6) STEM Students Teachers Tech Tips Tools Web Tools Wonderful Classroom Wednesday
Dangerously Irrelevant
MAY 28, 2020
Thank you, Karen Krisch , for sharing how Marion-Walker Elementary School in Pennsylvania is adapting to our new challenges and opportunities. I am talking with schools to see how they’re responding in the wake of this global pandemic.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Evelyn Hamlin is a teacher who teaches her whole elementary curriculum in Spanish. ” The post Meet The Inspiring Elementary Spanish Teacher #GiveGreatness appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Education Elementary Grades 1-5 (Ages 6-10) Foreign or Second Language Teachers TeachersMeet Evelyn Hamlin From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.
eSchool News
JANUARY 6, 2023
Coding is a necessary skill in today’s world, but it is relatively challenging to master, especially for kids. Its complexity is not necessarily because it is incomprehensible, but because it is a new concept for most students.
The Jose Vilson
OCTOBER 10, 2022
So at the end of season 1 of Abbott Elementary when we see the protagonist Ms. For America, Abbott Elementary has offered a plethora of laughs and moments of cringe. The post Cry On The Last Day of School, Too (on Abbott Elementary) appeared first on The Jose Vilson.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Five years ago, we had about 900 students in our K-5 elementary school, with roughly 40 percent of them either eligible for free or reduced lunch.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The popular sitcom Abbott Elementary provides laughs–and teaching lessons
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 23, 2020
The post 10 Simple Icebreakers For Kids: Elementary Students Edition appeared first on TeachThought. Teaching Classroom Management Elementary School Student Engagement team-buildingOne simple icebreaker for kids is to ask them to improve something--a game, song, toy, etc.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
She has authored three books on how to integrate technology into the elementary music classroom. ” The post Seesaw in the Elementary Music Classroom with Amy Burns appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Art and Music Teachers Chromebooks Edtech Tool Tuesday Elementary Grades 1-5 (Ages 6-10) Innovation iPads Maker Movement Parents Students Teachers Tools
eSchool News
DECEMBER 27, 2022
This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life.
eSchool News
MARCH 30, 2022
The role of elementary teachers has never been more important, especially as kindergarten through fifth grade students today are facing more change than ever before–from the effects of the pandemic to social media and stressful current events being right at their fingertips.
The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Emily Lynch is a third-grade teacher at Meadowbrook Elementary in the North Kansas City School District. The post iPads to Differentiate Instruction in Early Elementary Education appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. All Subjects Edtech Tool Tuesday Education Elementary Grades 1-5 (Ages 6-10) Innovation iPads Kindergarten (ages 3-6) Students Teachers Tools
Technology Tidbits
MARCH 18, 2019
Elementari is a wonderful new site for digital storytelling and project based learning that I just found out about from Larry Ferlarzzo's excellent blog. I highly recommend checking out Elementari by clicking here !!! *UPDATE - An educational portal has been completed allowing educators to create student accounts (up to 30 for free) and approve all stories before being published!!!
MiddleWeb
MAY 16, 2019
Creating Your Dream Elementary Classroom is the book for you, writes teacher educator Linda Biondi. Book Reviews Class Space Design Becky Hunt elementary classroom eye on education families guide Linda Biondi mentors Routledge set-up trainers welcoming studentsWondering how to set up your new classroom? Or just ready to make some changes in your familiar space? It's filled with ideas from pros to benefit newbies and vets in grades K-6.
Technology Tidbits
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Elementari is a wonderful new site for digital storytelling and project based learning that I just found out about from Larry Ferlarzzo's excellent blog. I highly recommend checking out Elementari by clicking here !!! * Educators are using this easy-to-use tool to have students create interactive digital stories, digital portfolios, presentations, and even choose-your-own-adventures.
eSchool News
JULY 13, 2022
Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Online learning has become a growing trend among K-12 students, including elementary students.
MiddleWeb
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Elementary STEM STEM By Design anne jolly collaboration elementary STEM engineering design process inquiry based learning problem solving professional development teams technologyIt's true. Teachers in K-6 need to prepare students for STEM and engineering careers that don’t exist yet. The solution? Focus on gifting our younger students with a broad range of inquiry experiences and collaborative know-how, writes STEM education expert Anne Jolly.
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