Technically Invisible

Thought I’d just pop in and let everyone know that our short week will result in unique homework – check it out!

The 3rd Grade headed to Plimoth Plantation today – 102 students & 47 adults!  It was beautiful!! Instead of photographing the entire journey, I decided to Vine it with short 6-second videos.  Here’s our day ~~ click on each pic…

As we head out on our field trip to Plimoth Friday, there are a few things I’d love to share with all of you. Plimoth Plantation is a living, breathing museum.  It is an extraordinary place where students used all…

“Always do what you are afraid to do.” ~Emerson This past week I was lucky enough to spend two days at MassCUE – the Massachusetts Computer-Using Educators fall conference.  With record breaking attendance of over 2,200 people, it was an…

Students have started working on math fact mastery.  During the 3rd grade, they are required to know their addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and their multiplication and division facts from 0-10 automatically. What does automatically mean?  Great question!…

If I had a dime for every time I’ve asked my students “How Do You Know?”, I would have an awfully large pile of dimes!  How do I know? Because I am asking that question all the time! Third graders…

It has only taken me about 6 years (seriously), but I’ve figured out how to put an email subscription on my blog. If you are interested in receiving email updates when I add to the blog, sign in on the…

Finding opportunities for movement is essential in 3rd Grade. Without movement breaks, students have a very difficult time focusing and putting forth their best effort. With some instructional blocks lasting almost 3 hours, we have to look for opportunities for…

This was one of those weekends where I was immersed in all things Education.  I recognize the feeling, because it is Sunday night and I’m hoping I can stay awake to finish everything I’ve set my mind to. My weekend…