State Approved Hybrid Training Sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Education The State of Tennessee has provided various paths for qualified middle school teachers to teach Algebra I/Integrated Math I for high school credit. The various paths are described at https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing/educator-licensure/licensed-educators.html. The purpose of the trainings … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Reasons for Using Manipulatives in the Classroom
Have you ever asked or said or heard a fellow educator ask or say… “Exactly what constitutes a manipulative?” “I have some of these manipulatives in my closet, but do not have a clue how to use them!” “How do I find the time to use manipluatives in the classroom when I have so much to cover already?” “Aren’t these just toys that students will play with?” “Are these really helpful to … [Read more...]
Putting the “A” in STEAM
Are you looking for a summer workshop for your K-12 students? In July, I will be hosting an art/writing workshop for students K-12. We will be focusing on Putting the "A" in STEAM. This 6-day enrichment workshop will focus around the arts and humanities. Students will create and begin to use a combined art journal and a journal of gratitude. Students will: make their own journal … [Read more...]
Happy National National Chocolate Day: October 28thChocolate Day!
National Chocolate Day: October 28th My grandmother always said, "God was in a good mood the day He created chocolate!" I grew up thinking that chocolate was a basic food group! And, I admit, chocolate is one of my weaknesses. What does National Chocolate Day have to do with mathematics! Well - where's the math? Below you will find some suggestions for connecting math and chocolate. Even … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things
My Favorite Things As fall is finally approaching here in Tennessee I have begun seeing some ads for one of my all time favorite movies: The Sound of Music. There are so many wonderful songs from the movie. But one of the songs that I loved as a child and still do is My Favorite Things. I was talking about this with one of my grandsons recently and he asked me an interesting question, given … [Read more...]
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