• Google Maps

    Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. It offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions (Google Traffic), and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle, or public transportation. Sourced from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Quick Link To Google Maps:  https://www.google.ca/maps Google can also be […]

  • Ipad Xmas Projects for Visualization in Reading and Writing

    We know that when our students can visualize, their writing is descriptive and engaging.  Here are two seasonal projects teachers can do: 1. Create a rebus letter to Santa. This can be done using applications of Book Creator or Explain Everything add text and images to create the letter extend the activity by asking students […]

  • Using Stop Motion for A Compare and Contrast Poem

    Students can create a variety of projects using Stop Motion, but using it to illustrate their poetry, can allow to students demonstrate their own perspective through visuals.  Creating an audio bite and back drops can established the mood of the poem. Poems which contrast things are most effective.  Also Poems which have action words can be used. […]

  • More Fractured Fairy Tales

    Today I have included instructions for writing a parody of a Fairy Tale called a Fractured Fairy Tale. Students will use Inspirations to brainstorm story and then use comic life to present. They will also use a drawing program, such as Drawing Box to create their characters. WritingParodyIpad BookCreatorComics    

  • Writing Newspaper Articles

    Have you ever considered having students create newspaper stories or articles?  Or even full newspapers? Students will learn to choose descriptive concise language when writing an article. Keep these in mind: Start with a lead which captures the audience Give important details and facts (who, what, where, when, why and how) which are necessary components […]

  • Creating Comics on your iPad

    Comics are very powerful pieces of writing.  Students enjoy reading and creating comics. Two apps on the iPad,, Comic Life and BookCreator, allow students to create their own comics.  One of the best ways to engage your students in a story writing dialogue activity, is to use Comics.   What better way is there to show how writing […]

  • Science Fair Ideas

    Looking for Science Fair Ideas.  Check out Google’s Science Fair Springboard.               How about answering a few questions to generate ideas for a Science Fair Project.  

  • The Power of Puzzles

    What is the educational value for completing word puzzles? This is a great question, that has been debated by many educators. Working with spelling words and new vocabulary, seems like a justifiable use for using word puzzles.  However; when created by the teacher, the students require no creative thinking and often lack the comprehension and connection […]

  • Wanted Poster

    If your students are doing a character profile, for Reading or for development of character for writing, creating a Wanted Poster is a great way to explore character traits. Create your poster as a Wanted Poster for a character (an antagonist/protagonist in your novel or story (or some other character you find interesting) Include in […]