It’s about to start – Sue Wyatt‘s annual Student Blogging Competition! This year I’m really looking forward to bringing some 4th and 5th grade students into the competition – and watching them grow as readers and writers in the process. But how do we transition new bloggers from the “That’s cool!” or “Me too!” kinds [...]

If you’re an intermediate or middle school history-social studies teacher looking for online resource to engage students, checkout these sites: For a glimpse into ancient times: Winged Sandals – From ABC Arts Online, this site invites students to “Take the tour with Hermes the messenger god, through a magical place filled with awesome gods, daring [...]

This week, I’m looking across the curriculum for great resources for teachers and/or students, starting with science. Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (K-5) – Expand your background and resources on the polar regions. This online magazine has tons of amazing images, lesson plans, and even podcasts with scientists. Habitat Adventure: The Panda Challenge (K-5) – [...]

Since reading Kelly Gallagher‘s Readicide, I’ve been thinking about online resources to help find books our students just can’t put down, as they are swept away in a “reading flow.” Here are a few of my favorites: Educating Alice: If you’re an elementary teacher and can’t find the time to read Monica Edinger’s blog, then [...]

I finally bought a copy of Kelly Gallagher‘s Readicide.  I wish I had read it sooner so that I could have joined in the VoiceThread and the English Companion Ning discussions. However, I have it now and want to promote it to anyone working with K-12 students! In less than 150 pages, the author clearly [...]