Why I Picked it Up: This is a new book (published last month!) that the publisher was kind enough to send us. Honestly though, I probably would have picked Don’t Forget Dexter! up on one of our weekly trips to the library even if my 4-year-old son’s class wasn’t doing a unit on dinosaurs. My son […]
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Website Review: Flipgrid
It would seem that we’re a little bit late to the Flipgrid party, but I’m SO glad we have finally arrived! This versatile tool has earned a place in our core list of universal apps because it really has “endless uses” (as the website claims). Also, it’s easy to use, requires minimal prep, and no […]
Safeguard Story Time with Digital Read-Alouds
There probably aren’t any educators who would argue against the power of the read aloud, yet when the pressures of the school day hit, read-aloud time seems to be the first thing to get postponed because it’s “just for fun,” right? Wrong! (You already knew that!) Or maybe you’re just plain tired at the end of the day and your […]
App/Website Review: Nearpod
I recently had the opportunity to use Nearpod with a group of fourth grade students, and as I was thinking about it, I couldn’t believe I haven’t written about this fantastic app yet! Nearpod is one of the “oldies but goodies” that has been around a while, but that you kind of forget about until you see it […]
Searching for Strong Informational Text
There is no denying that classrooms are beginning to use more and more nonfiction in the classroom. Current research has emphasized the importance of increasing nonfiction reading in the classroom and teachers are now on the hunt for strong texts. There are many places to find strong informational text for students that are engaging for […]
App/Website Review: Epic!
This nifty website/app might just be the best kept secret of all time. I know that sounds like a bit of an exaggeration, but if you have children in your life, have access to the internet, and you aren’t using Epic!, you will probably agree with me very shortly. Simply put, Epic! (getepic.com) provides unlimited […]