Spreadsheets are an incredibly useful tool for students and adults. Here is a template to teach your students some basic spreadsheet skills. This template was created specifically to help practice skills students would need for the Common Core online test. Feel free to modify and use this template with your students. Template alicekeeler.com/sheetspractice
by Diana Herrington Shift Lesson Planning Interested in a first step for common core? I have found that just sifting my lesson allows me to think of connectors as the lesson is revealed. To do this I begin a lesson halfway through a class period. I have enough time to introduce the foundation for the concept. The next class period… Read More »Easy Way to Start with the Common Core by @mathdiana
Last week many classrooms are participating in the hour of code. Even Kindergarten teachers are doing the hour of code! Exposing students to programming provides them not only with a valuable skill but enhances their critical thinking skills. There are many ways you can get your students started with programming. For younger students check out the hopscotch app for iOS. Scratch… Read More »GameSalad – Creating Video Games Without Coding