Enlightening Young Engineers
*This post was sponsored by Sphero. As a gifted resource coordinator for early childhood students, the opinions are completely my own based on my experiences.* You know it’s gonna be a great day in Mrs. Brown’s class when I’m almost more excited than my students! This week in second grade, we tested out Sphero’s brand new cutting edge Bolt robot,… Read More
*This post was sponsored by Mattel and Tynker. As both a teacher and mother, the opinions are completely my own based on my experience.* Here’s a little known fact about me. As a child, I was absolutely CRAZY for Barbie® dolls. My older sister and I played with them for hours on end, designing elaborate scenes like classrooms and grocery… Read More
I am always looking for ways to inspire and motivate my students, particularly when it comes to making “big changes” in our world. So many of our students are constantly brainstorming, inventing, and problem solving in ways that have great potentials to make our world better. I am so excited to share this AMAZING program that can provide a once… Read More
It’s pretty surreal and humbling when your dream becomes a reality! If you have followed me for awhile, you know that I have always been passionate about elementary engineering, STEM, and the incorporation of purposeful play in the classroom. Since my publishing of STEM Bins® on Teachers Pay Teachers in 2016, I have loved watching them positively impact classrooms all… Read More
Most elementary teachers know just how powerful a carefully selected read aloud can be. Picture books can instantly captivate a squirmy class of first graders, bring wide-eyed wonder to middle elementary, and spark deep and intellectual discussions with upper grades. One of my favorite ways to use read alouds with my little ones is use them to kick off STEM… Read More
Is anyone else excited to NOT be moving classrooms or changing themes this year?! 😆🎉🙌🏼
I absolutely loved overhauling our space last summer, but I’m happy to return to it this year with a little less stress. 😊
#findyourhappyplace
All the classroom details on the blog:
teachoutsidethebox.com/2018/08/bright-ideas-classroom-reveal/
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www.facebook.com/WeAreTeachers/photos/a.10150774463388708/10157494854543708?type=3&sfns=moOk, this would be awesome!
"Another MAJOR PERK of my stage is... The STORAGE! Lots of you guys asked what the inside of my stage looks like so here you have it! I store my math manipulatives in one side and paper products in the other. You can NEVER have enough storage. Am I right or am I right?!"
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🤣YES! What a great way to share your greatest wishes with students and not have it be from you.
Love it!