(Make Ten / Free in App Store) This is one of those games I play on my phone when I'm waiting in a doctor's office or find myself needlessly and unfortunately wide awake at 3:30 AM. My son and I are in a not-so-secret competition for high score, but I'll never catch up because he plays it when he gets bored at school (which is a whole other topic of concern). In any event ... … [Read more...]
Laser Tag in the Classroom
My students really love using these Loco Lasers to play laser tag in the classroom. They're easy. to find in the pet section of most discount stores or pet shops. I found these. at Walmart for only. $3.97 each, which is a lot better than at an office supply store where they can easily cost between 14 and 30 dollars! I usually use them in a small group setting as a warm-up activity, but I've … [Read more...]
Student Data Folders: Empowering K-1 Kids
Student data folders are very empowering for children, even young children. Often, teachers and specialists oversee just about everything related to student achievement data. Most of the systems in place seem to exist solely for the system itself, not necessarily for the children. But what if we invited kids to be part of the conversation and part of the process? What if they understood the … [Read more...]