Alright, I'll admit it-- I might have gone down the rabbit hole with this one, but have you seen how adorable those little Bitmoji classrooms are? People are coming up with the cutest little concoctions to make classrooms that might feel far away right now a little closer to home. I wanted to post a round up of all my favorite resources for creating your own so that you can join me in this ... Read More about Create Your Own Bitmoji Classroom
Digital Vocabulary Activities for Virtual Learning
Studying vocabulary can be difficult enough in the secondary English Language Arts classroom let alone finding ways to get middle school or high school students to practice at home. Making digital vocabulary activities that are fun, engaging, and relevant has become key in my teaching practice as I've learned to navigate distance learning. These strategies can be used any time students are 1:1 in ... Read More about Digital Vocabulary Activities for Virtual Learning
Digital Resources for Distance Learning in the ELA Classroom
Feeling a little lost when it comes to distance learning in your ELA classroom? Here is a list of some of my favorite resources to help guide you. Some of them are free or have a lot of free content and some of them are paid. I will continue to add to this list as I find more. Have something to share? Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or e-mail me at samanthainsecondary@gmail.com. Grammar ... Read More about Digital Resources for Distance Learning in the ELA Classroom
Reading Strategies: Get the Gist
Reading comprehension can be a struggle, especially if you are working with a particularly difficult text. Lately I have been noticing that my students are complaining about forgetting what they read as soon as they have read it. We've been working on strategies they can use in-class and during independent reading assignments at home. This strategy is a throwback to my social studies days, but it ... Read More about Reading Strategies: Get the Gist
Valentine’s Day Activities for the Secondary Classroom
Valentine's Day activities can be especially hard to plan for our secondary students. On one hand, it can feel a bit cliché and gimmicky, but on the other hand, our students often enjoy a little something fun at this time of year! As educators, we want to find that perfect balance between having some Valentine’s Day festivities while ensuring they aren’t too distracting. That is why I have rounded ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Activities for the Secondary Classroom