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

 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

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

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

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

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