- The Typxwritxr - This quick overhead (or handout) brings home the idea of "we are all in this together." You can use this ditty with multiple age groups in any subject area or discipline.
- Captain, Crew, Cargo Metaphor - This metaphor never goes out of style with students and it sets the stage for the rest of the school year. Plus, you get the message when a student tells you they feel like "cargo."
- The Icon Finder - If you haven't jazzed up your e-learning presence yet, absolutely use Icon Finder to do so. See the cute Facebook and Twitter icons I used on the right side of this blog? Fun, eh? Icon Finder is loaded with engaging icons for any occasion or subject.
- DIY Artwork - Speaking of making things engaging, did you decorate your classroom yet? If you still have bare walls, see if this do-it-yourself decor might work for you and your students. Plus, it makes great gifts.
- Relate, Create, Donate/Lesson & Project Planning - For some school districts, lesson planning is prescribed or pre-planned by someone other than the classroom teacher. For the rest of us, try using this easy model from the great state of Maryland for lesson and project planning.
- Mod Podge for Education - I return to school next week. For my post-Labor Day-back-to-school goers (yes, you detect a hint of envy there), you still have time to craftucate! See what you think of this Mod Podge project from lil O and I. Send pics of your creations to entertain us. After all, lil O is one of those post-Labor Day-back-to-school goers.
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| (Capri Sun Wallets by Jen and lil O) |
Jen
