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INTRODUCING: Upgrade Your Teaching - Tips & Tools for Infusing Multimedia Into Your Every Day Instruction Workshop Series

As we know, worksheets, textbooks, etc.. have long been a staple in the classroom, but in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, it's important to embrace new technologies and teaching approaches to keep our 21st century students engaged and motivated to learn. By incorporating multimedia elements such as videos, images, and audio recordings, we can make our instruction more dynamic, interactive, and effective. In this blog series, I'll be sharing some practical tips and tools for creating multimedia-enhanced learning and assessment, as well as some classroom technologies that can help take your teaching to the next level.

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Rachael Parlett Rachael Parlett

Avoid the Summer Slide: 8 Tips for Teachers!

If you’re an elementary teacher, then you likely know that the summer learning slide is a real thing! Let’s help avoid the summer slide with summer learning opportunities that feel more like playing!

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Rachael Parlett Rachael Parlett

12 Ways to Use Google Earth with Elementary Students

Google Earth is a powerful EdTech tool for elementary teachers to use in the classroom. This blog post explores what Google Earth is, its helpful features, and several ways that teachers can incorporate Google Earth into their everyday lessons and activities.

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Rachael Parlett Rachael Parlett

7 FUN Things Students Will Actually WANT to Do at Home During Spring Break

Spring break is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time for students to take a break from their studies and enjoy some fun-filled activities. However, that doesn't mean learning has to stop altogether! In this blog post, we'll share some exciting and engaging activities that teachers can suggest to their students to keep their minds sharp and active over the break. From choice boards to virtual field trips to at home science experiments, and even virtual learning camps - we’ve got your covered.

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Rachael Parlett Rachael Parlett

Celebrating Women's History Month in the Elementary Classroom

In this blog post, we will explore some ideas and activities that elementary school teachers can use to celebrate Women's History Month and inspire their students to recognize the vital role that women have played in shaping our world. From a list of amazing women to highlight, to picture books to stock up in your classroom, to fun activities - we've got you covered!

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4 Ways to Boost Reading Comprehension in the Upper Elementary Classroom

From simple tools like markers and sticky-notes to get their brains working, to hands-on activities that make learning a blast, there's a lot you can do to boost reading comprehension for 3rd grade, 4thgrade, and 5th grade students. Learn 4 ways that you can boost reading comprehension in your elementary classroom today!

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