Youtube video:Watch it on YouTube Can I tell you a secret? In my junior classroom, I don't want a word wall.I don't want to take up all the space that a word wall requires when there are so many things I could be putting up there.However, there are definitely still uses for ... READ the POST
178: Inquiry in Math
Youtube videos:Watch it on YouTube Do you use inquiry in your math classroom? Perhaps you should be!In this episode, I am talking about how you can use inquiry pedagogies in your math classroom to build a better math class.To begin, I want you to reflect on your last math ... READ the POST
177: How to Assess In an Inquiry Classroom
Youtube video:Watch it on YouTube Does the thought of assessing inquiry keep you up at night?I totally get that! There is a lot to prepare!You might feel like you have a lot of extra work during this time because you have neglected some papers or you feel like you ... READ the POST
176: How to Plan Your Next Inquiry Unit
Are your inquiry units effective and engaging?In this episode, I am walking you through the exact process that my team and I use to plan out our inquiry units for grades 3-6.If this is something you want to try, this episode is an awesome place to get started plus I have a free resource for ... READ the POST
175: Learning More About Coding with Dena from Miss Tech Queen
Youtube videos:Watch it on YouTube Do you feel unprepared to teach your students coding?You’re not alone!When coding was added to our curriculum, I knew that I needed Dena from Miss Tech Queen to help me and all of you understand how to teach coding.Dena Orfanitopoulos ... READ the POST
EP 173: Inquiry Made Simple
Watch it on YouTube It's Really that Simple! Can you still remember 5 assignments that you did in school that you loved doing? What were they? I bet they were something you chose because you were interested in that topic! THAT is inquiry based learning!On this weeks episode of Teaching with ... READ the POST
EP 172: Strategies for Teaching a Split Grade
Watch it on YouTube here! Teaching a split? Go from 'oh no' to 'oh yes!'Not everyone loves teaching a split grade; in fact many feel overwhelmed at the mere mention of teaching two grade curriculum at the same time! But, did you know, Patti asks for the split class every year? That's ... READ the POST
EP 171: Leveling Up Your Science and Social Studies Programs
Watch it on YouTube here! Leveling up your Teaching! We're all been there: We're teaching science or social studies, and we want to make sure we hit all those little points in the curriculum! How do you manage this?Most teachers turn to workbooks and worksheets. We front load our students with ... READ the POST
EP 170: Differentiating With Your ELL Students
Watch it on YouTube here! Differentiation for ELL Students Struggling with how to differentiate for students at different levels? What about with the added challenge of that student still learning english? Join Patti this week as she talks through how to plan, implement and assess the regular ... READ the POST
EP 169: Windows, Mirrors, and Prisms
Watch it on YouTube here! Books books books!Everyone should be using books in their classrooms, especially picture books! But, what purpose are you using them for? Are you picking just for enjoyment, personal history, or is there a specific reason? Or are they meant to teach a lesson to ... READ the POST
EP 168: 3 Ways You Can Use Choice Boards in the Classroom
Watch it on YouTube here! Looking to re-engage students? Try Choice Boards! Find yourself struggling to keep students engaged? Even without the new online learning orders, it can be hard to change your program to suit everyone unique needs and interests!Join Patti this week as she discusses a ... READ the POST
EP 167: Assessing Student’s Digital Work and How to Save Yourself Time
Watch it on YouTube here! Save Yourself Time Marking Digitally! Struggling to keep up with all the marking now that you're teaching remotely? Try something new... Don't!Join Patti this week as she explains how she utilizes online marking to minimize the time she spends marking in a regular in ... READ the POST
