Developing Language and Inspiring ELL Students to Write
BY: Daria Hendrickson My students are very energetic and curious learners who come from diverse backgrounds and who want to be challenged on a daily basis. In our ESL/Social Studies/Science class, we do a lot of writing, and this year my students’ writing...
Custom Writing Prompts Across the Curriculum
BY: Jennifer Bond Write About This is one of my favorite apps to use with my third graders. When I first got the app, I only had it on my personal iPad. I would allow partners to write on my iPad during writing time, hoping to give all students exposure...
Finding a Quality Writing App for the 1:1 Classroom
BY: Daisy Marino Last April my school embarked upon the new adventure of 1:1 iPads in the classroom. Of course, we all went on a mad app buying spree. We bought all the cute educational games, a few apps for class management and productivity, and...
Let Your Imagination Lead Your Fingertips!
BY: Angela Moses Students often say, “I’m just not a good writer” or “I just don’t know what to write.” They will sit and stare at a blank sheet of paper as if the words will suddenly appear. Sometimes they need a...
Spotlight On: Kindergarten Voice
BY: Reuben Bathgate My Kindergarten students are almost at the end of their Health Related Fitness Unit for the year. This is our major ‘theory’ based unit which, in the past, has led to assessments that completely take away from what Physical Education...