by Shannon Samulski | Aug 24, 2016 | *Parent Connection, *Word Problems
Students often have trouble seeing their school lessons as relevant to real life. Not only can this impact their motivation, it can make the information more difficult to comprehend and retain. For many students, it’s easier to understand a problem if it’s put into...
by Shannon Samulski | Aug 15, 2016 | *Word Problems, Audience - Teachers
Even before elementary school, children ask questions of each other and of adults about things around them, including the natural and designed world. If students develop the practices of science and engineering, they can ask better questions and improve how they...
by Shannon Samulski | Aug 1, 2016 | *Early Intervention, *Word Problems
Can English/langauge arts, math, and science really relate to each other? This modified Venn diagram groups student practices in each discipline to show the relationships and convergences found in the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Practices, ELA...
by Shannon Samulski | Jul 12, 2016 | *Technology, Math
You can’t take your students with you on vacation as you travel the world, but you can take them on virtual trips as you explore different cultures together. Lesson plans on travel give you the opportunity to delve into topics like culture, geography and even...
by Shannon Samulski | Jun 27, 2016 | *Technology, Math
Incorporate students’ natural curiosity about animals in your class with lessons and printables on sea life, endangered species, wildlife, and more. Educate them about animal behavior, biology, life cycles, and habitats with literature, games, and references....