Did you know that you can create your own classroom website right from your Google Suite? You can even have students create their own websites. Google Sites is absolutely free! Here is how you get started with Google Sites.
Create a Google Site
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Homemade Alphabet Blocks
*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine.
When my friends over at Cricut asked to partner up with me for some fun homemade educational projects, I couldn't say no. I LOVE creating crafts and activities for my two toddlers with my Cricut Explore Air 2. ...
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Getting Started with Google Docs
Remember using word processing programs on your desktop and forgetting to save? Or having students share documents back and forth, forgetting which version is most current? Gone are those worries with Google Docs! Getting started with Google Docs is easy and it makes it possible for students and ...
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Getting Started with Google Slides
Google Slides is one of my favorite tools to use in the classroom. Think of Google Slides as Google's version of Powerpoint, but it's free with your Google account! In addition, Google Slides gives the ability to edit and collaborate in real-time. There are so many benefits to Google Slides. Get ...
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Science Activities for Distance Learning
Even if you've been doing distance learning for awhile now, you've probably spent most of your time focused on math and language arts, reading and writing. That's totally normal given the limited time you may have with your learners. However, as we near the end of the school year, now is a perfect ...
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Keeping a Growth Mindset During Distance Learning
Distance learning is not something that teachers, students, or parents expected when the school year started. When it comes to learning online, you've no doubt experienced some "I can'ts". Maybe these have been from students, colleagues, or parents. Distance learning has become a time to help your ...
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How to Build Classroom Community While Your Students are Learning From Home
Who knows when distance learning is going to end for you and your students? It's important to be prepared and continue to build community with your current students and even the students who may be in an online classroom in the fall. Regardless of where the next weeks and months take us, building ...
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How to Help Parents Start a Genius Hour at Home
Distance learning is the perfect time for your students to explore their own passions through reading, research, and project creation at home. Enter Genius Hour! Genius Hour is a time typically given during the academic school day that allows students to research and follow their wonderings and ...
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Alternative End of Year Activities When the School Year Ends at Home
It feels kind of surreal not ending the school year in your classroom. Normal activities that provide closure each year like yearbook signings and class celebrations can't take place in the traditional way. However, that doesn't mean we shouldn't celebrate the accomplishments of our students as the ...
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Simple Word Work Activities to Use During Distance Learning
For your elementary students, spelling and other word work activities are so important in developing reading and writing skills. During this time of remote learning, keep your students engaged with simple word work activities to use during distance learning. These FREE and ready-to-share completely ...
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Parent Communication Tips During Distance Learning
Distance learning poses all sorts of challenges for teachers, but one of the biggest is communicating effectively with parents. Our parents have always been partners in their child's education, but now with parents helping facilitate schooling at home, communication is more important than ever! Here ...
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Simple Google Classroom Tips
Google Classroom is my ultimate go-to platform for sharing assignments and organizing student work. It doesn't matter if you're participating in distance learning or back on campus. Google Classroom is where it's at for primary learners! These simple Google Classroom tips for Primary Students will ...
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