Hey, teachers! Need some printable paper templates—squared paper, multiplication squares, shapes, blank clocks, coordinate grids, maps, handwriting paper and more? If so, I have a cool recommendation for you! It’s called the Teaching Ideas Paper Bank—and this site is now offering over 70 templates for all areas of the curriculum including literacy, math, geography, music and I.C.T. (Information and Computer Technology). There’s even […]

I cannot believe it’s that time of year again! Regardless, the holiday season is rapidly approaching—especially for those of us living in the United States, where Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday of November. So, if you’re looking for some neat themed lesson plans and activities to incorporate into your classroom for this popular […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your classroom! » KidsClick! A web search site designed for kids by librarians—with kid-friendly results! » Twurdy A search engine that displays results according […]

President John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” The older I become, the more I realize how fortunate I am to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave. […]

Did you know that 80% of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S. depend on the mastery of math and science skills? Well, it’s true! According to Edutopia, knowledge in science, technology, engineering and math can be the key to a successful future. In fact, even those who do not pursue work in STEM fields […]

Veterans Day is an official United States holiday honoring the men and women who have served in our military forces. Observed on November 11th, this federal holiday coincides with other events, such as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world. With that said, if you are looking for lesson plans, videos, […]

Did you know that the youth vote in the 2008 presidential election was the second largest turnout in American history for 18 to 29-year-olds? Yep, it’s true! These numbers showed everyone what an incredible impact young voters can have on an election when they head to the polls in force. With that said, if you […]

Bellwood-Antis High School students are learning they are different from students in Mexico but also very similar. Bellwood-Antis English classes and Mexican Spanish classes met up with each other in early October by Skype as part of an international exchange program through the Penn State Office of Global Relations and Guanajuato University. “Although shy at […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your classroom! » Flashcard Stash A site that allows users to create and customize their own digital flashcards about any topic imaginable. » GIFSoup […]

The old cliche “saving the best for last” proved to be a more than a true statement in terms of describing our last day at the Salvatierra prepa. To begin with, our hosts treated us to a student and faculty assembly showcasing a variety of extra-curricular activities including music, dancing and drama to name a […]