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Celebrate International Literacy Day with Big Universe
The term “literate” means that an individual can read and write in own their language. Statistics show that in many third world countries, nearly half of their populations cannot read or write!...
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Breakfast: Your Brains’ Best Friend
Schools across the country have implemented breakfast programs for students. Research shows the importance of eating breakfast helps students become better learners. Not focusing on eating they are...
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Supporting All Readers
By now, most school districts have given their pre assessments to determine proper placement in core subjects. Using this data is key to instructing students at their level. In grades K-3 students...
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Finding Native American Day Resources
The fourth Friday of September is designated as Native American day. What a great way to celebrate cultures and differences among your students. Finding the “right” resources to use is sometimes a...
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Rules and Manners-Setting High Expectations for All
Rules and laws help to keep us safe. Classroom rules teach this concept in a smaller scale. Students begin to learn social expectations as well in the classroom as well. By setting clear expectations,...
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Creating Meaningful Writing Experiences
Creating meaningful writing experiences is often a challenge for educators. You want your writing lessons to be rigorous and relevant to what they are learning. When students realize their is a...
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A Love of Learning = A Life Time of Learning
We wouldn’t be where we are without teachers. When we as educators instill a love of learning in our students, we have created life long learners. Some students have a natural tendency to learn....
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Appreciation for Fictional Characters
Having a connection with a fictional character is one of my beloved childhood memories. I remember fantasizing about living in a boxcar and had my friends take turns being characters in my family...
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Cookbooks-Teaching Real Life Lessons
When we make math connections to our lives we motivate students. Using cookbooks are a great way to connect math to our daily lives. Teaching fractions is the first thing we think of, but there are...
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Teaching Real Life Lessons-Safety
As educators, we are preparing our students to become responsible citizens in society. Sometimes the topics we discuss with our students may save their lives. Teaching your students about safety is...
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Real Life Lessons-Government in Action
Making connections to history through current events is a great way to introduce government to younger students. With elections just around the corner it is a timely lesson to teach your students about...
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Life lessons- Internet Safety
Students spend a significant amount of time in a virtual world daily. Even younger students are learning and playing online more than ever before. Teaching students to be safe online is vital. Internet...
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Beginning Writing Experience
My computer is my canvas. Using computers can be used for beginning writers as well. By using the “writing” module in big universe, you have access to lesson plans as well as a “canvas” for writing...
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How History Impacts Our Lives
Taking time to review events in history allows you to see how history impacts our lives. Discussing how history impacts our lives can be a fascinating topic with students. Events such as day light...
View ArticleAvoiding Stereotypes in Literature
Using literature to teach about other cultures can help students see how stereotypes are not always true. Multi-cultural literature is a great way to introduce similarities and differences. Using...
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Early Literacy Ideas
The fundamental building blocks of reading are established at an early age. Reading to your child is important to develop a love of reading. Once they have developed this love then students need to...
View ArticleDeconstructing Standards to Create Meaningful Lessons
With the introduction of common core, there is an increased emphasis on curriculum. This emphasis allows educators the opportunity to reflect on their teaching units and ask themselves: What is the...
View ArticleCreating Meaningful Assessments
When you deconstruct your standards you will need to create assessments. As educators you are constantly assessing students either formally and informally. All of these key data points will help you...
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Feast on Some Good Reads
Do you have a favorite book you could read over and over again? If you are like me, when you find a great book you just have to share. Today, I want to share with you some of my favorites and hope...
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Classroom Economics-A Lesson in Classroom Management
The topic of classroom economics has fascinated me and many of you might already be familiar with this type of classroom management. Students receive positive reinforcement through”money” for their...
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